“Waterfalls teach us to let go, to flow freely, and to embrace the journey of life.” – Unknown “Let Brazil’s spirit inspire your journey. Unknown When I took the trip Brazil in Depth with Overseas Adventure Travel, we encountered the assorted variety yet distinctly unique nature that is Brazil. From Rio de Janeiro, the Carnival, theContinue reading ” Exploring Brazil’s Diversity and Iguazu Falls”
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Discovering the Barren, Beautiful, Fiery Uniqueness of the Atacama Desert
There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the Andean Atacama Desert that crosses both Argentina and Chile. Unique, fascinating, stunning and diverse are a few I’ve seen mentioned. But when I consider my surprise in seeing the desert and its dried salt lakes in some cases dotted by pink and white flamingos, in some cases filledContinue reading “Discovering the Barren, Beautiful, Fiery Uniqueness of the Atacama Desert”
Exploring Cemeteries and Celebrations in Northern Argentina and Chile
“Serenity is the balance between good and bad, life and death, horrors and pleasures. Life is, as it were, defined by death. If there wasn’t death of things, then there wouldn’t be any life to celebrate. “ Norman Davies , Historian Tucked alongside the flamingos, the llama, their related furry friends, the beauty of minerals millionsContinue reading “Exploring Cemeteries and Celebrations in Northern Argentina and Chile”
Getting High in Northern Argentina and Chile
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary This quote by Sir Edmund Hillary, the mountaineer who famously conquered Mount Everest, describes exactly what it feels like to go into high altitudes and become successful at the endeavor, whether hiking, walking, or in a bus. The challenge is taking on theContinue reading “Getting High in Northern Argentina and Chile”
Learning About the Tango in Argentina
“The tango is really a combination of many cultures, though it eventually became the national music of Argentina.” Yo-Yo Ma I experienced many musical highlights when I went to South America recently with Overseas Adventure Travel. I took two trips back to back. On the Brazil on Depth trip, I learned about the Bosa Nova,Continue reading “Learning About the Tango in Argentina”
The Interconnectedness of Life in the Brazilian Amazon and the Pantanal
“The Amazon, in all its enigmatic grandeur, embodies the paradoxes of existence. It is a place of untamed beauty and unfathomable complexity, where the fragility and resilience of life intertwine. It is a testament to the boundless wonders of the natural world, a reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. Here in the heartContinue reading “The Interconnectedness of Life in the Brazilian Amazon and the Pantanal”
Exploring Easter Island: The Middle of Nowhere or the Center of Everything
“Whether an island such as Easter Island can be considered remote is simply a matter of perspective. Those who live there, the Rapa Nui, call their homeland Te Pito Te Henua, ‘the navel of the world’. Any point on the infinite globe of the Earth can become a centre.”― Judith Schalansk, Author The above quote remindsContinue reading “Exploring Easter Island: The Middle of Nowhere or the Center of Everything “
Rio de Janeiro: Come for the Sunshine, Stay for the Music
“I was awestruck by Rio – the way the ocean, city and emerald mountains merged into each other and held hands.” Dana Da Silva The above quote is exactly why I wanted to be an ambassador for visiting Rio de Janeiro. The city emerges from the Atlantic in Copacabana Beach, and the vibe couldn’t beContinue reading “Rio de Janeiro: Come for the Sunshine, Stay for the Music”
Travel the World with Passion 