Source After all the weeks of international rivalries on the football pitch, here’s a story of a visionary sustainable tourism project that unites people across borders. Nature never obeys political boundaries, and projects that respect this and address ecological issues holistically have a greater chance of success. The Wadden Sea project spanning the nations of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark… Continue reading Wadden Sea: A Unity of Purpose
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Sustainable Travel: Buenos Aires Edition
The Red de Turismo Responsable (Responsible Tourism Network) is an initiative launched in 2008 in Argentina that helps hotels, travel agents, NGOs and government organizations to connect sustainable hotels and travel firms with like-minded tourists. The Code of Ethics of RTR not only concerns itself with ecological sustainability, but also with cultural and economically fair practices for both tourism… Continue reading Sustainable Travel: Buenos Aires Edition
A Slice of Germany in Brazil
Photo Credit German travellers in Brazil might experience a strong sense of Déjà vu particularly while travelling in parts of Southern and South Eastern Brazil. The Brazilian province of Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Espirito Santo have a strong historical connection to Germany. German settlers, mainly from the Pomerania and Rhineland regions, have put… Continue reading A Slice of Germany in Brazil
Top 5 Brazilian snacks
1) Pastéis de Bacalhau – codfish cakes are originally from Portugal and are made of potatoes, codfish, eggs and parsley. The recipe originated from São Paulo’s municipal market but it became a common dish everywhere in Brazil. 2) Pastéis are a delicious fried treat. It can be filled with cheese, beef and veggies. It is similar… Continue reading Top 5 Brazilian snacks
15 Fun and Cultural things to do in Brazil (besides the World Cup)
1. Watch one of the famous Brazilian soap operas called ‘Novelas’. They are one of the bests in the world and have won Emmy Awards and are shown all over the world. source 2. If you are going to Brazil in February you must go during Carnaval! Brazil is worldly famous for their exuberant celebrations. Carnival… Continue reading 15 Fun and Cultural things to do in Brazil (besides the World Cup)
Top 6 Brazilian desserts
Okay, so we usually do a top 5 list but it was way too hard to only choose between 5 desserts so we rounded it up to 6. For the ultimate endorphine rush and taste-bud culture trip! 1) Romeu e Julieta –Romeo and Juliet is an amazing guava paste that you eat with cheese. Also called Goiabada,… Continue reading Top 6 Brazilian desserts
5 Different types of Brazilian food
There are 5 different types of Brazilian food based on different regions: 1) MINEIRA: Minais Gerais food is called “mineira”. It is based on pork, vegetables (especially couve – cabbage , collard greens) and tutu, a kind of re-fried bean cooked with manioc flour and used as a thick sauce. image source 2) BAHIANA: In… Continue reading 5 Different types of Brazilian food
Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Curitiba
Curitiba, is considered one of the world’s best models of urban planning: creating express bus lanes with futuristic boarding platforms, encouraging recycling and sustainable design long before it was fashionable and creating green spaces on an enormous scale. With abundant parks and a breathtakingly visionary approach to city planning it is one of the most… Continue reading Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Curitiba
Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Rio de Janerio
Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1565, is the second largest city of Brazil and occupies one of the most spectacular settings of any metropolis in the world. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named “Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea”. It abounds in all kinds of… Continue reading Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Rio de Janerio
Explore Brazil 2014 – Stuff you didn’t know about Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, lies on the eastern bank of the Rio Guaiba, where five rivers converge to form the Lagoa dos Patos, a giant freshwater lagoon navigable by even the largest of ships. The downtown area has preserved most of its grand, neoclassical architecture, and the city has a vibrant arts and alternative music scene.