Sunrise Hike in Rio de Janeiro
Morro Dois Irmãos It is one of the most popular hikes around Rio de Janeiro and the destination is well-visible from Ipanema Beach: the Morro dois Irmãos (Two Brothers). The specific shape of these mountains makes them recognizable as a Rio-icon and provides one of the best
Helicopter flights in Rio de Janeiro
Birds-eye view on the city It is one of the most popular tourist activities in Rio – pricey, but absolutely worth it: a helicopter flight. There are different options. You could for example get on a spontaneous, 15-minute flight at the Sugar Loaf. However, Charlie booked a
Street Art in Rio de Janeiro
Mural art in Lapa and Santa Teresa Street art and pixo can be found almost anywhere in Rio de Janeiro, however, there are two parts of the city where artistic expression makes up the cultural core: Lapa and Santa Teresa. Two things became obvious about the street art
Pedra do Telégrafo Hike
One of the most popular hikes near Rio de Janeiro Just an hour’s drive from the famous Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro is the small town of Guaratiba. What keeps this town lively with a large number of restaurants are the tourists that come in large numbers
Pantanal and Bonito
Nature trip in Central Brazil When it comes to nature trips and outdoor adventures in South America, most people probably think of the Amazon first. There is however another region too that is worth a visit and closer to a hidden gem: the vast wetlands of the
The Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro
A stroll through gardens, waterfalls and forests The city of Rio really has it all in one place, urban landscapes and nature. Charlie stayed for some time in a flat in Leblon and from there, it was only a 20-minute walk to the entrance of the Botanical
New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
Fireworks at the Copacabana Imagine a festival with multiple stages and a crowd of 2 million on the famous beach Copacabana. Everybody is dressed in white and as midnight approaches, turns their faces towards the Atlantic Ocean. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Happy
Phillip Island
Where the penguins parade Phillip Island is one of the most visited places in Australia and that is for a good reason: the Little Penguins, and yes, that is their official name. When Charlie planned her trip to the island, she noticed that it would be too
The Great Ocean Road
A day trip from Melbourne It is one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world and attracts many visitors every year. Charlie could not leave Australia without a trip along the Great Ocean Road. She found a tour that started and finished in Melbourne and
Melbourne
Street Art and Laneway Culture Melbourne was founded in 1835 following a land treaty by a man called John Batman. How cool would it be if the city had also been named after him? Instead, it got its name after a British Prime Minister. The land treaty