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- 02 Aprerato in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
The famous Brazilian city is one of the 12 locations in the country that will host matches doring the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Almost 6.5 million people live in Rio de Janeiro and an additional 3 million tourists come to visit the city every year.
If you travel to Rio to see a football match, you will see that this sport is essential to the everyday life of the people. The youngest kids already play it on the dusty streets and in parks you can see men of every ages kicking the ball, it is rather captivating! …
- 20 Janandra88 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best carnivals in South America
Montevideo Carnival, photo by Vincent Alongi
For those who keep it, Lent is far from being the most pleasant time of the year – being deprived of your favorite foods or other indulgences is no small sacrifice for many.
This is why carnival season, right before Lent begins, is a time of revelry and self-indulgence, so that people can have one last blast before staying away from all the fun for a while. At least, this was the original purpose of the carnival, but today it’s a great opportunity to party weather you’re religious or not.
Some of the biggest and most vibrant carnivals take place in South America, with the Rio as the uncrowned queen of them all. But the Rio carnival is far from being the only one, so if you find yourself somewhere on the continent during the upcoming months, check out some of the best carnivals in South America. …
- 29 Sep
Top 5 most exciting beaches in South America
Praia de Sibaúma, photo by Priscilla Silveira on Flickr
A beach is so much more than a stretch of sand on the shores of a sea or ocean – it is a place with its own stories, atmosphere, regulars and history, and we can easily say that there are no two beaches alike in the world.
South America’s miles and miles of coastline and a sizable chunk of tropical and subtropical portion of the continent made it possible for some of the best beaches in the world to be located here.
You can find any type of beach here, from sizzling palm-fringed wonders to surfing paradises and secluded pebbly coves. If you only want the creme de la creme of beaches, here are top 5 most exciting beaches in South America. …
- 12 Septomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best travel destinations in Uruguay
Montevideo
South America and ‘traveling’ in the same sentence rarely conjures up the name of Uruguay. This South American county is no on the major tourist circuits, the River of Colorful Birds (that’s what the country’s name means) is often called the South American equivalent of Switzerland, not because of how it looks, but how it works.
Uruguay is one of the best kept secrets in South America, which has more to offer than it is given credit for. Pristine beaches and friendly cities aside, there’s a lot going on in Uruguay that can interest tourists from all over the world. To give you a taste of this amazing country, here are the best travel destinations in Uruguay. …
- 06 Jultylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America
Quime, photo by Hummingbird
South American destinations like Rio, Buenos Aires or Sao Paolo are popular and usually swarming with tourists, so it’s easy to forget how many other great destinations there are in South America.
The most well known countries might have has the most number of tourist destinations, but the remaining South American countries have quite a few attractions of their own. In short, there are many underrated destinations on the continent which don’t get as much attention as they deserve, but on the other hand they are the perfect holiday spot for tourists who prefer their destinations less ‘touristy’. So here are the top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America. …
- 08 Marpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best spa destinations this spring
Generally speaking, traveling is all about visiting new and exciting places, going where you haven’t gone before and doing things that you haven’t done before. All while all these things are the recipe for a great holiday adventure, sometimes you need something more…lazy.Although in Spring you’re supposed to feel full of energy, many people are still the influence of the winter blues, and one way to get rid of them is to pamper yourself a little. A spa will rejuvenate your body and your soul, and you’ll get back the precious energy you need for more traveling! Here are some of the best spa destinations this spring. …
- 04 Octandra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Least expensive holiday destinations
Montevideo
They say that the financial crisis is over, but that doesn’t change the fact that the last couple o years have been very taxing for the pockets of most of us. According to the news, things are starting to look up now, but that doesn’t mean that we can all go on a splurge, right? But stopping yourself from spending money on leisure time is really difficult for travelers and travel-addicts, so what’s the solution for us?
Well, better than locking yourself in your apartment for the next few years, here’s a what you can do: travel somewhere cheap! Forget about Tokyo, Moscow or London for a while, and check out this list of the cheapest holiday destinations for 2010/2011! …
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