During my visit to Peru early last year, I spent most of my trip in the historic city of Cusco. I based my visit in Cusco because of the Incan ruins throughout the city. I figured it would be the … Continue reading Incan Ruins: Cusco, Peru (Part II)
All things considered, 2020 was not the worst year for me. Early in the year, I got to travel a bit. I visited my friend in Brazil, hugged a llama after hiking up a mountain in Peru, and cave crawled … Continue reading Welp. Twenty Twenty Won.
I learn about architecture, animals, and more in the tourist-centric city of Cusco, Peru. Continue reading Alpacas, Architecture and Other Lessons: Cusco, Peru (Part I)
This month marks my two year anniversary as a regional flight attendant. When Covid-19 began spreading in the US around March, air travel decreased substantially. Because of this, I took a three month voluntary leave of absence for May, June … Continue reading Finding Light in the Midst of a Cloudy Future
One of the most awe-inspiring days of my trip to Brazil earlier this year was the day I spent on a farm. My friend Rodrigo’s family owns a farm in Jaraguá with sheep, cows, chickens and other animals. It has large open fields for the animals, houses for the family and workers, and a dense rainforest with a river running through it. When we arrived at the farm, Rodrigo introduced me to a few of the workers as he gathered supplies: a plastic bag with a net inside, a machete, a beer, water and some miscellaneous items. At this point, … Continue reading My Day on a Brazilian Farm: Goiás, Brazil (Part III)
I traveled solo in Rio de Janeiro earlier this year and later met up with my friend Rodrigo in a smaller Brazilian town. Throughout our adventures in Brasilia and Goiás, he introduced me to so many foods that I doubt I would have known about on my own. For example, he would pick a fruit off a tree and I would stand there watching in shock. When he clearly didn’t die from eating it, I ate it, too (and also didn’t die)! Some of the new foods I tried are native to Brazil. Others are common elsewhere and eaten the … Continue reading Discovering Brazil Through Food
My friend, Rodrigo, and I took a three hour drive from Brasilia to the small town of Jaraguá, where he grew up. We arrived late and went for dinner, where he introduced me to my first Brazilian fatty food: pamonhas, mashed corn in husks (I’ll dedicate an upcoming post to all the new foods I discovered in Brazil). The next morning, we road tripped through nearby towns on our way to Salto Corumbá cascades (aka waterfalls). These cascades were part of a relaxed resort area with a bar and buffet, a few pools and water slides. We set off for … Continue reading Sunburns, Cascades and Mountain Views: Goiás, Brazil (Part II)
I experienced my most eye-opening vacation yet this past January. After enjoying three days of jam-packed amazement in Rio de Janeiro, I explored more of inland Brazil with my friend Rodrigo. We first met about two years ago in Belgium, where he lives now. Over the holidays, he visited his family in Jaraguá, in the Brazilian state of Goiás, and I was cool (or lucky, blessed, etc.) enough to join along! I flew from Rio’s domestic airport to the capital city of Brasilia, where I reunited with my friend. We spent the day sightseeing in the capital, before heading to … Continue reading Road Trip from Brasilia: Goiás, Brazil (Part I)
Like many people nowadays, I’ve spent most of the past few months sanitizing and self-isolating when I wasn’t working. And although the year is young, it has been full of adventures for me! I kicked off 2020 with my first trip to South America, which was also my first time in the southern hemisphere! Before visiting my friend, Rodrigo, in the state of Goiás, I spent a few days in Rio de Janeiro. I ventured through the colorful city during the day and enjoyed caipirinhas with fellow travelers in my hostel after sunset. When I booked Books Hostel, I didn’t … Continue reading Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
