Traveling the world undoubtedly costs a lot of money. While some travelers are able to really reduce their expenses by being frugal, you will still need a good monthly income even in the best-case scenario. As a family, we like to focus more on having free time rather than a lot of money. There is […]

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Sunbathing, Swimming and Socializing: The 10Best Rio de Janeiro Beaches

Rio de Janeiro´s beaches are famous the world over, with Ipanema and Copacabana capturing the world´s attention like no other stretches of sand.

Like the famously tanned and toned beachgoers who frequent them,…

Lucy Bryson
Thursday, March 28th, 2019


Sunbathing, Swimming and Socializing: The 10Best Rio de Janeiro Beaches

Rio de Janeiro´s beaches are famous the world over, with Ipanema and Copacabana capturing the world´s attention like no other stretches of sand.

Like the famously tanned and toned beachgoers who frequent them,…

Lucy Bryson
Thursday, March 28th, 2019


The Most Romantic Things to Do in Sultry Rio de Janeiro

With a stunning natural landscape, year-round tropical sunshine, vibrant musical scene and seemingly endless beaches, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s great romantic cities.

Whether you’re flying down to to…

Lucy Bryson
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019


The Most Romantic Things to Do in Sultry Rio de Janeiro

With a stunning natural landscape, year-round tropical sunshine, vibrant musical scene and seemingly endless beaches, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s great romantic cities.

Whether you’re flying down to to…

Lucy Bryson
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

Going for a holiday? Need an apartment? If you’ve never heard of Airbnb yet, I strongly recommend to check out this great rental apartment service! We’ve been using Airbnb in our travels for the last 6 years and stayed in more than 30 different apartments. I can honestly say, that we had problems only with 2 […]

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Sicily is a very beautiful island where you can spend weeks exploring it properly. There are so many villages and towns to visit that the best option would be to discover this lovely isle of Italy bit by bit. In this post, you will find a detailed 10 day trip plan around Western Sicily. I prepared this […]

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Ten Top Spots for Eating, Drinking and Dancing in Rio’s Ipanema Neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro is famously one of the world’s greatest party cities, but visitors looking for a wild night out in the upscale neighborhood of Ipanema may find the nightlife scene somewhat sedate – at first glance,…

Lucy Bryson
Sunday, September 30th, 2018


Ten Top Spots for Eating, Drinking and Dancing in Rio’s Ipanema Neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro is famously one of the world’s greatest party cities, but visitors looking for a wild night out in the upscale neighborhood of Ipanema may find the nightlife scene somewhat sedate – at first glance,…

Lucy Bryson
Sunday, September 30th, 2018


Live Music, Cocktail Lounges and Beach Bars – Copacabana’s Best Nightlife

The legendary Rio de Janeiro neighborhood of Copacabana is more famous for its long, curving beach than for its nightlife, but Copa (as the locals call it) has shaken off a reputation for strip joints and tourist…

Lucy Bryson
Monday, August 27th, 2018