• Adventure

    A Tale of Two Iguaçu

    Feeling the ice-cold, brown water permeate my final layer of clothing, I was reminded of the time as a child, plunging fully dressed in my pyjamas into a cold swimming pool for my swimming proficiency. I could make a good argument that this was the wetter of the two experiences, the small pools inside my walking boots furthering this opinion.…

  • Beach

    Hostel Spotlight: Hostel Do Morro – Florianópolis

    I had not intended to write about individual hostels in any shape or form but Hostel do Morro was so exceptional it may have started a new theme within this blog. To be clear, the Hostel is not overly decadent or luxurious, having the standard amenities such as a shared kitchen  and shared bathroom (But there’s a Kettle!!!) . It…

  • City

    São Paulo – Concrete Jungle

    Where better to start our adventure than Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo. Unfazed by blogs discussing the intimidating size of the city, often using words such as ‘confusing’ and ‘overwhelming’, I was naively optimistic. I had studiously researched the top attractions and ‘must do’ activities and even found several highly rated eateries and restaurant-lined streets to appease Aiden. I was…