After booking the train and the hostel to Machu Picchu, we decided our next stop would be taking the journey to Puno and exploring Lake Titicaca. The journey from Cuzco to Puno is only 8 hours by bus, so leaving early morning would be ideal. We planned to stay in Puno for two nights and see the top three main attractions in the region. The Floating Reed Islands of Uros, Isla Taquile, and Sillustani Burial T ...

Lately, I have been hearing everyone talking about traveling and I think this has got under my skin. So in October I am going to Peru! I have decided, I need a trip and a real backpacking trip. This is my plan… well so far. First step - Flight from Toronto to Lima. I am not so excited about Lima, so I am going to go directly to Puno to see Lake Titicaca and visit the Floating Islands of Uros. I plan to stay ...

I never thought I'd be writing a recipe on my blog. But when I was visiting Bahia in Brazil last winter, I fell in love with one of their traditional dishes called moqueca de camarão. You'll find this dish on almost every menu in Bahia and you absolutely cannot leave the region without trying it. Now, for those of you who have been to Brazil, I'm sure you quickly noticed how most of their dishes are accompa ...

If there is one thing I look forward to when I wake up in the morning, it's a cup of 'cafe latte'. I prepare my italian coffeepot with espresso, put it on the stove, heat up my milk in the meantime and then mix the two together. Yum, yum, yum! It's only obvious that I'll try the coffee of every country I visit. Here are my top 3 countries: Italy, Italia, Italie: The land of espresso! [caption id="" align="a ...

Did you ever wonder how Machu Picchu was built? Or how such a powerful civilization was created such as the Romans? What about the Great Wall of China? Ancient civilizations such as the Incas are fascinating. Their ability to build such extravagant sites with their hands, literally remains honorable. Our world went from the Inca civilization, a civilization filled with astronomy and math among other things, ...

No matter where in the world I find myself, I'll always make a quick shopping stop. Let it be in local markets or on very famous streets, it's a must! Below is a list of some of the most famous shopping avenues I had the opportunity to visit. Shopping just never gets old! 1. Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, US: There was no way I was going to visit Los Angeles without strolling down Rodeo Drive. Let's face it, I c ...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Source: http://www.lidimesnacozinha.com.br"][/caption] I was actually in Montreal when I first tasted brigadeiros, a Brazilian dessert. It was delicious and I couldn't eat just one! So I knew that I had to eat some more when traveling in Brazil. And I did. And I did again. YUM! One year after eating my first brigadeiro, I got the itch to attempt making ...

Horseback riding through mountains, forests, and rivers seems tranquil until…. In 2009 I took a backpacking adventure into the wilderness of Southern Chile. I went during their fall season, so the weather was just a bit mild but not too hot to feel terribly uncomfortable. So the outdoor activities were endless. Many new exciting activities were shown to me, therefore as being a huge outdoor person I took fu ...

I was lucky enough to start 2010 on Copacabana beach in Rio, surrounded by over 2 million people. I must admit that it was an unforgettable night! One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the night life in different cities around the world. Let it be for New Year's Eve, during a Carnival or on a simple Saturday night, you need to party it up! Below is a list I put together on the top 10 best party ...

My guest post on my hang-gliding experience in Rio last winter was featured on the World Reviewer today. Read all about it here. Enjoy the weekend! ...