Our world has shrunk a great deal since the globe went on lockdown for the coronavirus. Blindsided by the sudden changes, travelers had to make some tough decisions mid-adventure. Amidst the chaos, I knew there would be some people out there who remained kind and trusting of virtual strangers. People who would keep their doors Read more >
Brazil
71 Reasons to Visit South America in 2017
Whether you’re a hitchhiker, a digital nomad or a holidaymaker, South America is absolutely phenomenal. Let’s not hold off on that long-desired trip to the southern hemisphere any longer! Here’s your randomly ordered justification to go ahead and get south the coming year: 1. Pick up fifty shades of Spanish! South America is very Read more >
Santos Shipping
In the port of Santos, near Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the cruise ended and hitchhiking on the mainland continues. Santos is apparently the biggest port of Latin America, so it’s not uncommon to see these huge container ships passing by or lying in wait in front of the port. Love the moodiness of the weather! Read more >
Off-road Carona in Paraná
Hitchhiking in Brazil! It was so rainy that the nice asphalted road washed away a few days ago, so the truck driver Rodriguez – who had a double carriage! – took the off-road detour through the soy bean fields on this slippery red earth. He was in a hurry, so he had no problem overtaking Read more >
Cruise-camping on the Equator
A beautiful sunrise on the Mid Atlantic Ocean, just a little south of the equator! Instead of sleeping in the cabin without windows, some people on the cruise ship opted for sleeping in the silty, ocean air on the top deck. The night I went “cruise-camping” was by far the best night of sleep I’ve Read more >
NomadCruise Arrival
Back online! Almost two weeks ago I boarded this little boat with the NomadCruise to make my first Atlantic crossing to Brazil and I’ve finally arrived! The Digital Detox on the ship was tough, but worth it. Now I’ve got some catching up to do with you guys and the internet in general. I’m currently Read more >
Packed my Backpack & Ready for Brazil!
I’m packed and ready with my Deuter Aircontact Lite 65+10 Backpack! This is probably my last update for nine days from the European Union/the African continent… see you on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean! Peace, love and tranquillity, Iris/Mind of a Hitchhiker 🙂 Photo taken in the village of Tasarte, Gran Canaria, Canary Read more >
Going home and leaving soon to Brazil!
Visiting family and going to the beach with friends is a rare opportunity nowadays. Sharing a bottle of wine together and watching the amazing sunsets is not so rare. OK, I can’t hold it any longer, so I’m just gonna tell you that in a week I’m going to the Canary Islands and then I’m Read more >