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5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil
5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil Portuguese is Brazil’s Primary Language The Portuguese colonized Brazil, so despite being located in South America among other Spanish-speaking countries, Brazilians speak Portuguese. More often than not, if you try to speak English or Spanish to a local, they will not understand you. Exceptions can be made…
The Ultimate 2025 Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
Imagine this — you’re on the beach as the sun sets behind the Morro Dois Irmaos mountains — casting a golden hue over the sky. You have a chilled coconut in one hand and garlic steamed-corn in another. Children are tossing a foot ball in a ring along the shoreline and samba music thrums in…
Complete Travel Guide to Lamu, Kenya: Where to Stay, What to Do & When to Go
Where is Lamu? Lamu, Kenya is a charming island located off the east coast of Africa. Resting alongside the Indian ocean, Lamu is part of an Archipelago that includes Lamu Old Town, Manda, and Pate Island. Thanks to Lamu’s proximity to the equator and Indian ocean, the weather is often hot and tropical for most…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Kenya
As always, it is important to do research on the season that you’ll be traveling in when visiting Kenya. Kenya is a large country with diverse geographical terrains, so weather can vary significantly depending on where you are in the country. Having a crisp understanding of where you will be traveling within Kenya will help…
Ultimate Guide to Staying in Masai Mara at Mara Chui Resort
Ultimate Guide to Staying in Masai Mara at Mara Chui Resort While touring the Masai Mara national park in Kenya, I stayed at the Mara Chui Resort. This mid-range accommodation sits within the natural reserve, overlooking the Oloolamutia Hills. Choosing a mid-range accommodation was the right decision for my mom and me. We had all…
