Tag Archives: SOUTH AMERICA

RIO DE JANEIRO… A Glimpse of Downtown Rio

I used to travel alone. I am keen on organizing things, keeping track of my schedules and maximizing the time spent to one place. I am the type of person that when I travel, I see to it I will visit the must-see places in the area. When planning my route/itinerary, I list all the attractions and have an advance reading on it. Some say it is better to DIY (do-it-yourself) tour, check on the mode... continue

RIO DE JANEIRO… Everything Copacabana

When in Brazil particularly in Rio de Janeiro, it is a must that you have to visit the world’s famous Copacabana Beach, known for its 4 kilometer long beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. When I searched for hotels, I was trying to look for budget hotels/hostels or rental properties but it’s quite far from Copacabana so I changed my search to beachfront areas. Most of the beachfront hotels are... continue

Conquer South America: A 2-week Journey

Below are the only countries in South America offering no visa for Filipinos.    Bolivia – 90 days    Brazil – 90 days    Colombia – 90 days    Ecuador – 90 days    Peru – 183 days    Suriname – 90 days So I grab the opportunity to visit my two favorite countries for two weeks: Brazil and Peru. Why Brazil? Mainly because Brazil is the home of... continue

How I Planned My South America Trip?

When planning a trip, you must include detailed transportation schedules, may it be by land, sea or air. In my case, land transportation for my tours is already included in the package except my domestic and international flights. It’s not that easy plotting the schedules, you must be keen in checking the exact flying schedules, the time zones and time differences. Sometimes it’s going to... continue