Ah yes Malaria of the mouth. If you haven’t heard about this new virus then let me enlighten you. It spreads vicariously by placing your tongue into a stranger’s mouth in Brazil of all places and during Carnival of all times. Every festival around the world has its own way of identifying itself and Carnival […]
Daisy Dukes In Brazil
This is something that is very common in Brazil, no not the fur balls on his legs, the shorts. The men wear trunks to the beach just like women wear thongs. Although this man is good looking, in shape, and has a phenomenal tan line, it gives you a great example of the life of a Brazilian. […]
First Impressions of Brazil
I’m currently sitting in Tampa, Fl watching the Miami Heat game reflecting on my photos and experience in Brazil, you didn’t know I could multitask? Carnival is an experience that I think everyone should have. There are many people that were telling me to be extremely careful and I would have been but it seemed […]
Capoeira In Carnival: Salvador, Brazil
This was taken in the Pelourinho circuit during the 2nd day of Carnaval while we were talking towards Campo Grande. A bit more laid back than the Barra circuit there is still plenty of chaos for everyone to enjoy. One of the girls in our group actually started dancing Capoeira with the group which they […]
A Bloco in Salvador During Carnival in Brazil
What you are looking at is float during the Brazilian Carnival in Salvador. In Portuguese they call them Blocos (pronounced Blouckus) this is one of the ways that you can enjoy the Carnival. You can either pay to join the bands at the top or walk along the roped off area that is controlled by security on […]
The Hand In The Desert – Atacama Desert, Chile
The Hand in the Desert (mano del desierto) was created in the early 1980’s by a Chilean Sculpture named Mario Irarrázaal. It is made out of iron and cement and sits in the middle of nowhere, the Atacama Desert (in Chile) which is the driest desert in the world. The sculpture was created to signify the […]
Itinerary Around The World: Onward To Colombia
Technically the 2nd leg of around the world trip, I was seriously debating whether I should move to Colombia or Brazil. Being such a massive country and already living in both Chile and Argentina, I decided to head north to Colombia. Debating a very long time whether I should move to Bogota or Medellin, I finally […]
2 Unique Things To See In Salvador, Brazil
Boasting close to 200 million people, Brazil can easily be considered an absolute monster when it comes to culture. They have their own unique dance (capoeira and samba) and have their own unique way of seeing things. Salvador is a very special city since it is the very first capital of Brazil and also held […]
Surfing in Salvador, Brazil
This is located at Barra Beach in Salvador (pronounced baha) where most of the locals go (and tourists also). This is the beginning of the Dodo circuit for Carnaval 2011 in Salvador, Brazil. During the day this is usually where everyone goes to recover from nights activities! Click here for more pictures of Brazil & check […]
Icebergs Falling At Perito Moreno Glacier: Calafate, Argentina
What you are looking at is the Front Right side of the Perito Moreno Glacier. This is one of the only stable Glaciers in the world that are not receding and it is quite a site to see. When you first arrive you are able to see the front side of the Glacier from walkways […]