Nothing is more important than the prep work; the more you want to save, the more prep work is required. If you get only one thing from this website, remember that statement as it will help you in all aspects of life. What about travel, what type of prep is required? There are several items to consider. Where do you want to go? For how long? What are your travel dates? Are they flexible? And…
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Brazil – Thanks Rio, Summer Olympics were Spectacular!
Yes, they absolutely were. Now I know this story is not a travel tip and I know that I cannot take you back in time and bring you to Rio for the games, they are over, but let me refresh your memories. The city was a fantastic host and the games were great, so take a look back and remember a bit of what happened by clicking the link below and reading my last…
Continue ReadingBrazil – Strong Dollar makes for an Amazing Travel Adventure in Rio!
When traveling to Rio from other parts of the world, specifically the US, Europe and England the transfer rates of these currencies, (dollar, euro, pound) make your trip super affordable! My article from a few years ago shows how you can vacation in Rio, see many sites and not break the bank while doing so. As of today, 10/22/2018, the transfer rate for 1 US dollar is 3.70 Real, that’s close to 4 to 1. …
Continue ReadingBrazil – Museum of Tomorrow, a must see Travel Adventure in Rio
When you make it to Rio, you have to make time to visit the Museu do Amanha (Museum of Tomorrow). It takes you around the world showing you not only today but the Earth of Tomorrow. It was designed and built by renowned Architect and Artist Santiago Calatrava, the same artist who designed the new Four Billion dollar New York City World Trade Center transportation hub/subway station. It is beautiful both on the…
Continue ReadingBrazil – Best day of the Year in Rio de Janeiro? Réveillon! (New Years Eve)
Carnival is only officially 4 days long but weeks before those 4 days arrive the parties start, and they continue, day in and day out, up until Carnival and then they keep going for a week or two after! I do not know how they did it but they figured out a way to stretch a 4 day celebration into 4-6 weeks, serious! If you like long, drawn out partying, day in and day out,…
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