The world is loaded with beautiful places to see, and the New 7 Wonders of the World are all prime examples. Each of the sites that have earned this designation is worth visiting, due to its striking beauty, rich history, and unbelievable nature. Deciding which Wonders of the World to visit can be difficult, as they are scattered pretty far apart from one another. This post will rank the Wonders of the World in terms of which one is most worth visiting. These rankings are determined by a blend of how epic the site truly is and how easy it is to visit.  Full disclosure, we have only been t ..read more

If you like nature, art, beaches, parties, dancing, or food, Rio de Janeiro will not disappoint. Somehow, this city manages to earn an A+ in my book in all of these categories. I typically try to keep my expectations low for cities that become so popular with tourists, as the authenticity tends to fade. With Rio, that is not the case. Rio de Janeiro still has all of its charm and beauty, and the striking dynamics of nature weaved into the city’s layout are incredible. In this guide, I’ll outline all of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, how to get to Rio de Janeiro, how to get around Ri ..read more

If you’re heading to Rio de Janeiro soon and are looking for great getaways from the busy coastal city, look no further than the small island of Ilha Grande. Just a couple of hours away from Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande is one of Brazil’s best-kept secrets. Translating literally to big island, Ilha Grande is a beautiful island surrounded by crystal clear waters and some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Ilha Grande is very raw and undeveloped, and that is what gives it its charm. It was formerly a pirate haven, a leper colony, and a state prison, and these uses all deterred developers fr ..read more

As the largest city in South America and the entire Southern Hemisphere, you’ve probably heard of Sao Paulo. About twice the size of New York City, Sao Paulo’s metropolitan area sprawls further than the eye can see. We didn’t know much about this city before arriving, but it shattered every expectation that we had. The culinary scene is bustling and extremely international, the city’s infrastructure is incredible, and the people are some of the friendliest that we’ve ever encountered. Did I mention that Sao Paulo has the biggest Japanese community in the world outside of Japan? If you like Jap ..read more