Curitiba is another city in Brazil that I’ve been hearing about for many years. The first time was when I was living in Paraguay a decade ago and I heard about how well organized and livable the city was. The second time was when I was working in Washington D.C. and Curitiba was frequently cited …
I ran into Giovani in a corridor as I was checking in to an airbnb in Curitiba. It was brief but the initial connection with a lot of curiosity led us to get to know each other better the following day. Other than his intriguing current work, helping others become better Youtubers, his unique stories …
For many years, I’ve heard a handful of scary stories of violence in Rio de Janeiro. A month ago, when I heard about an unfortunate anecdote directly from a friend, I wondered whether it was worthwhile to visit the city in the first place, against all the risks. In general, I believe that the level …
A picture is worth a thousand words and a video is work a thousand pictures. It is especially true when it comes to Iguazu Falls. So enjoy your tour. @Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, Brasil, July 4, 2018
The Iguazu falls is shared by two countries: Brazil and Argentina. I visited the Brazilian side in 2009, about a month before my service finished in Paraguay. Naturally, the ‘common sense’ decision would be to check out the Argentinian side this time. But in the last couple weeks, one thing led to another and at …
Reuniting with Brett with my Paraguayan friend Natalia. Brett and I first met in Panama. We found out that we had started our trips almost at the same time, we are almost the same years old, and we have many similarities in personalities. He’s been my remote travel buddy with whom I could share the …
Not everything on this plate originated from Paraguay but these are some routinely consumed ‘typical’ dishes here. ñoquis – asado (roasted meat) – morcilla (blood sausage) – chipa guazú (a type of corn cake) and some salad. Once I leave Paraguay, Chipa guazú will be especially missed since it’s only available here. It’s one of …
Eleven years ago the day I arrived in San Ignacio, this family received me as a son. That’s why I always have the gratitude and to this day, they are synonymous with San Ignacio in many aspects. José – Edu – Johana – Adrián – Doña Tony – Don Gilberto Ana y Lourdes, siento que …