— 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

— “When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator” (Mahatma Gandhi). Another shot from my hometown, Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil). Admiring the sunset is a local pastime … Read More

— Ponte dos Ingleses (Englishmen Bridge) is also known as Ponte Metálica (Metallic Bridge). It is located in Fortaleza, the capital of the Brazilian northeastern state of Ceará. The bridge began its construction in September 1921, and the name Englishmen … Read More

— When we visited Manaus (Amazonas) in 2014, I made sure our hotel would be within walking distance to this majestic opera house. In fact, the view from our balcony can be seen in another entry here. On our second … Read More

— I don’t nearly post as many shots of my hometown as I probably should. A city known for its seafood cuisine, beaches and stunning sunsets, Fortaleza takes pride in her laid-back lifestyle. Along the Beira-Mar Avenue, several places have … Read More

— On our first full day at Fernando de Noronha, we did an island tour. We enjoy these guided tours at the start for a variety of reasons. It’s always a good start to get acquainted with the main attractions … Read More

— This Christmas, while spending time with our family in Brazil, we took 4 days off to visit the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, off the northeast coast of Brazil. The archipelago comprises 21 islands, but only one is inhabited. What … Read More

— A sunset at Beira-Mar Avenue in Fortaleza can be magical. It has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike to make sure to be strolling along the seashore at the end of any given day to admire this wonderful scene. … Read More

— The Amazon Saimiri is a beautiful monkey species. Saimiri comes from Tupi and means small monkey. They are common in the forests and jungles of Central and South America. Even though their tail seems long, it is not used … Read More

Amazon Hammocks – Boats are commonplace when it comes to traveling the Amazon River. In Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, travelers must arrive early to their boats if they want to catch a privileged location to … Read More