The Okanagan Vally in British Columbia is a fantastic place to enjoy some fun-in-the-sun in Western Canada. This arid valley is filled with picturesque lakes, beaches, mountains, bike trails and endless sunshine, and is famous as one of Canada’s top wine producing area with over 200 wineries. Penticton itself is a small town of around …
After a dusty bus ride, we arrived in the beach town of Sihanoukville in southern Cambodia. I had heard rumors about the ‘happy’ pizza and beach-bum mentality but otherwise didn’t know what to expect from the town. I was looking forward to some much-needed relaxation, as the high heat was starting to get to me. We …
My favourite spot in Brazil, perhaps in the world, is Ilha Grande (Big Island). It is located about 3 hours south of Rio de Janerio, along the Costa Verde (green costa) and this island is paradise on earth. The island is blissfully pedestrian-only, with a small town, and hotels stretching out along the pristine waterfront. …
Rio de Janeiro (“River of January”) is the second-largest city in Brazil and the biggest city I have even been to. Rio is known for its beautiful natural setting, carnival, samba, its beaches (Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon) and its crime (ever watched City of God?). Rio has a population of around 11 million people and …
When it comes to beach-vacation spots, Uruguay wasn’t the first spot I had in mind but it turned out to be a fantastic, quiet beach destination. After leaving Buenos Aires, we travelled via ferry into Uruguay to the capital of Montevideo. It’s a beautiful city of about 1 million, with a historic downtown and a …
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