Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
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— To define unique here would be redundant or unnecessary. There are definitions in dictionaries, but for the most part, a lot of people have their personal definitions of uniqueness. For some people, unique means something one of a kind … Read More

An Afternoon in the Amazon Rainforest
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— Some trips seem to linger on in your mind all your life. Although we have been to many different places, including a number of national parks, national historic sites, national monuments, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and several cities, the … Read More

Convent of St. Francis of Olinda
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— A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Olinda is located just minutes from Recife, Pernambuco, in northeast Brazil. Founded in 1535, and a symbol of the sugar cane wealth in Brazil, the city contains several Baroque churches and monuments and is … Read More

Priest’s Well
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— A trip to Fernando de Noronha (Brazil) is idyllic. Located off the coast of Northeast Brazil, this archipelago contains some of the most pristine and beautiful beaches you’ll encounter, such as Sancho Beach. The scene in the photo above … Read More

Praia do Cachorro
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— Although Trip Advisor does not list this beach as the most beautiful in the world (Praia do Sancho gets that honor), Praia do Cachorro (Dog’s Beach) is a beautifully secluded beach right in the heart of Fernando de Noronha … Read More