OLIMPIA, BRAZIL Today I’ll share the behind-the-scenes of our trip to the #1 water park in Latin America. It’s called Thermas dos Laranjais and not only it’s the most visited in Latin America, but it’s also the 4th most visited in the world. It’s located about 440 km / 273 mi from the most important city […]
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New Orleans’ historic French Quarter
New Orleans lives and breaths music, architecture, and food. The heart of the city is the French Quarter, where you find most top attractions and experiences The French Quarter is the oldest section of New Orleans and remains the most traditional place to visit when you’re in town. The purpose of this guide is to […]
Christmas Lights in Austin, Texas
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing Christmas Lights all over, hearing Christmas carols and enjoying the nice atmosphere of giving and caring for each other. Here in Texas this is very evident. This year I decided touring the Austin metro area, where I live, to create a series featuring the […]
A walk to remember at the Grand Canyon Skywalk
Here you will find the pros and cons of visiting the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona. Hint: It’s closer to Las Vegas but more expensive than the other viewpoints. We discovered the Grand Canyon Skywalk on the very first day it opened in March 2007. It was a media-only event, where journalists from all […]
The St Anthony: San Antonio’s top historic hotel
The St Anthony San Antonio has been one the most luxurious hotels in Texas since 1909. For decades this was a meeting point for the elite, businessmen, artists, and politicians. True Texas history! Better yet: it’s near the River Walk and the Alamo. The St Anthony – a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio TripAdvisor Reviews […]
Visiting Lenin Mausoleum
When visiting central Moscow, a major draw is the Red Square. Within the Red Square, you find St Basil’s cathedral and the Gum Department store. Also, along with the red Kremlin Wall, you will see a famous Russian tourist spot, Lenin’s Mausoleum or as some call, Lenin’s Tomb. Vladimir Lenin, if one does not know, […]
The San Antonio Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas
The San Antonio Rodeo alone is well worth a road trip in February to San Antonio, Texas. This rodeo has won since 2005 the “Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year” award. Attending livestock exhibitions and rodeos is something that reminds me of my childhood. The fun in the carnival, seeing so many animals, the typical […]
A Day at NASA and Space Center Houston
At Space Center Houston you feel like you’re seeing a movie set featuring NASA and space exploration… except that’s ALL REAL! Generally when you mention NASA many people imagine one single large HQ controlling all the American space program. But did you know that NASA actually has 18 centers and facilities in the United […]
Exploring Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada
I had always heard people saying how beautiful the Niagara Falls are. Especially after being to the Iguaçu Falls in South America – and loving the experience – I was certain this place would meet my expectations. Iguaçu is actually bigger, but what amazed me here was the color of the water – soooooo green […]
The year in review: Highlights of 2016
Yep, I’m already planning 2017’s travel calendar. And as a source of inspiration I prepared a quick review of 2016. This was the most important year in my career as an independent journalist. It was when I actually started to partner with brands and destinations interested in my view as a travel journalist not because […]