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 […]
Capoira in Salvador, Brazil
These guys were tearing it up in a popular square filled with tourists in Salvador. Carnaval 2011 starts tomorrow and as I promised a friend I will be uploading a pic everyday to give a bit of a taste of what I am seeing everyday. My fav is the one on the right with the […]
The Lonely Castle: Sicily, Italy
This is a picture that was taken on a drive from the Sicilian city of Catania to Siracusa. This castle was literally in the middle of nowhere. I use to drive to Siracusa everyday to go to school and on the first drive this castle appeared in the middle of nowhere. There is still to […]
Hanging From The Air At Festival Of Laughs: Montreal, Canada
This picture was part of the Festival of Laughs in Montreal, its one of the great festivals to attend in the summer in Canada. I lived in Canada for roughly 4 months I was able to attend a ton of summer festivals throughout Canada & The Festival Of Laughs was the icing on the cake. […]
