Sapporo: complete itinerary and tips for skiing in Hokkaido
I decided to learn to ski. After 50. In Japan. Exactly what any reasonable person would do, right? Well, against all advice, I got on skis for the first time as an adult. After spending a few days in South Korea, we headed to Japan in December, determined to finally tick this off our bucket […]
The best of South Korea: 7-10 day itinerary
I have to admit: visiting South Korea wasn’t high on my travel bucket list. Despite having a close friend of Korean descent, this small country in East Asia was, for me, overshadowed by its more famous neighbors — so much so that, on my first trip to the region, I chose Japan. But life takes […]
Chapada dos Veadeiros Guide: what to do, where to stay and more
If you follow me here or on Instagram @danae_explore , you already know we never miss a chance to travel, right? So when you combine school holidays with affordable airfare, off we went to Chapada dos Veadeiros. In my opinion, it has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Yes, you read that right: in […]
What to do in Iceland: the best of the south and east of the island
I’d dreamed of visiting Iceland for as long as I can remember. I’d already tried twice — and both times, the trip fell through before I even got on the plane. The first was back in the early 2000s, when finding information about lesser-known destinations was nearly impossible. Everyone thought I was out of my […]
Norway itinerary: what to do in 7, 10 or 12 days (and beyond)
Norway, a country that seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale. With breathtaking landscapes, majestic fjords, and Viking culture. It was a destination that had been on my wishlist for years, and I finally got to visit it. Located on the Scandinavian Peninsula, with a coastline dotted with numerous fjords, Norway borders […]
Iceland itinerary: complete 5 to 9 day road trip guide
Iceland, the land of ice and fire. A country of untamed landscapes and breathtaking beauty. One of the trips I had been looking forward to the most! I had already tried to visit Iceland twice (in 2006 and 2022), but for one reason or another (both because of money, of course), I had to postpone […]
Guide to visiting the Brazilian Amazon: Manaus, Novo Airão & Anavilhanas
Everything you need to know to visit the Amazon, including Manaus, Novo Airão, and Anavilhanas National Park. I’d long dreamed of visiting the Brazilian Amazon. This vast region of rivers and rainforest we hear so much about, whether because of its natural beauty and biodiversity or the constant threats hanging over it, had existed only […]
Complete guide to visiting Zanzibar: itinerary and tips
Ah Zanzibar! The tropical island of turquoise beaches and centuries of history. A paradise in the Indian Ocean that I never imagined, in my wildest youthful dreams, I would one day visit. Well, we made the long-awaited Serengeti safari happen. Since we were so close, why not take a dip in the surreal waters of Zanzibar? Zanzibar was the […]
Kenya and Tanzania itinerary – with safari in the Serengeti and beaches in Zanzibar
Traveling to East Africa had always been at the top of my bucket list, but for one reason or another, it kept getting pushed aside. Until one day, the moment finally arrived! After years of planning, the trip went from dream to reality, and straight into the hall of fame of my life: sixteen unforgettable days […]
20 days South Africa itinerary
If there’s one trip that will stay with us forever, ranking in our top three of all time, it’s South Africa. We spent 20 days there, and this itinerary is one of the ones I’m most proud of — this journey was so complete and meaningful. To say we like the country would be an […]
How to go on safari in Kruger National Park
How about going on safari in one of Africa’s most iconic parks, spotting thousands of animals, in comfort and with stunning scenery, and without breaking the bank? Come with me and I’ll explain how to visit Kruger Park in South Africa! I had been wanting to go to sub-Saharan Africa for some time and, of course, […]
Tips for traveling to Morocco: when to go, what to wear, safety and more
I had always wanted to travel to Morocco — but I also had a million doubts. Is it safe for a woman to travel alone? What should I wear? When is the best time to visit? Do I really need a guide? How much does it cost? Is the harassment from vendors bad? What’s the […]
