Brazil is not only a country of contrasts, but truly cosmopolitan place. You can feel this not only in architecture and people, but in cuisine as well. In true, it’s hard to find an international cuisine you cannot find here. Eating in Brazil is a cheap experience, but do not be scared, service and food are simply great.

If you plan to make a trip to Brazil, I do not recommend you to hang in famous fast-foods like McDonald’s and delve local cuisine. Here is the list of the most popular dishes and drinks you can find nearly in any local restaurant:

Feijoada. This is the main dish in Brazil and you can find it elsewhere from famous luxury restaurants up to street outlets. You don’t know how Brazil tastes if you haven’t tried Feijoada. This is a delicious mix of black beans, pork and rice. If you have enough time to explore Brazilian food, wait until Sunday as traditionally this dish is served on Sundays, so you can taste the best Feijoada.

Feijoada is usually eaten with some complementing drinks and food like Caldo – a soup that is normally served before main dish and Caipirinha. This refreshing lime and sugar drink is widely drunk in Brazil before eating famous Feijoada.

Brazilian food is full of other exotic dishes. Grill junkies will like Churrasco – mixed meat, grilled with manioc four. If you like fish and seafoods, try Moqueca (unbelievably delicious fish stew), Caruru (shrimps with okra, pepper and onion) or Vatapa (rice, bread, shrimps with fish oil and coconut milk). (more…)

1. Pink Sands Beach, Harbor Island, the Bahamas

If you are searching for a private, more intimate and romantic destination to spend time with your mates, family or spouse, Pink Sands Beach is definitely your choice. This famous beach is called Pink Sands because its baby powder-like sands have a nice pinkish color. It is a perfect place to spend time together as this wide-mile beach simply cannot be crowded. As you arrive to Pink Sands, first you’ll be amazed by warm and mild sand, crystal clean water and almost endless sky-blue horizon. Harbor Island is a perfect place to escape from cold weather and office work. If you plan to visit Pink Sands, book a hotel beforehand as this place is rather popular among tourists while only few hotels are situated in this truly amazing place. (more…)

Best traveling ideas for retired

Nowadays people over 50 make trips much frequently than earlier. According to the research studies more than a half of retired want to make travels. One third of retired couples say they are planning to make those “once in a lifetime” vacation.

Australia and New Zealand seem to remain the most popular destinations among people over 50. Europe occupies third place, especially Great Britain that looks pretty attractive to retired. Older people have also mentioned surprisingly exotic places like China, Africa or Antarctic as desired destinations.

Traveling agencies mention, today’s elderly people often claim more adventures and activities than even 5 years ago. Camping, scuba diving and even helicopter rides – retired don’t want to sit in small cafes somewhere in Paris anymore.

If you are over 50 and you want to make a trip abroad, we highly recommend you to think about insurance policy in order not come under financial strain and enjoy your vacation. Unplanned costs can interfere into your spending commitments like credit card bills or loans. (more…)

Top 10 World's Most Mysterious Destinations

Our world is full of mysterious places that hide their secrets in the dust of centuries. Ancient castles, sacral statues and temples, hidden lands - for sure, there are so many places that deserve traveler’s attention. Let’s enumerate the top ones. Visit to any of these places can bring you a real pleasure and leave many exciting memories.

1. Easter Island. This island, situated between Tahiti and Chile, has gained worldwide popularity because of its fantastic colossal sculptures in the form of human. Each statue is 14 feet tall, has a weight of 14 tons and is made of volcanic rock by Rapa Nui people. Even now it’s not clear how Rapa Nui could build these statues with their primitive technologies. There are various theories of the statues’ origin and meaning including the most fantastic ones like they have been created by UFO. Nevertheless, the truth is hidden in the heart of this island. Maybe you can unleash this secret?

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Hawaii travel

When it’s cold outside and you warm yourself with hot tea or coffee it’s so nice to dream about soft beaches, tender ocean waves and sunny weather. You can keep dreaming or you can turn your dream into reality and visit one of popular travel destinations that offer a whole year summer. Hawaii is perfect for winter travel - wonderful weather, heartbreaking sunsets and high-class hotels.

If you plan to make a trip to Hawaii, most probably you will be offered to stay in Honolulu, Hawaii’s capital city. Honolulu is really gorgeous – best hotels, amazing nightlife, fantastic beaches, great shopping and all these just in one city! Restaurants deserve long and independent review as in Honolulu there are several world-class and award-winning restaurants. Menus that include many exotic dishes from world cuisine, high-class service and patio seating will never leave you indifferent. When you explore the city, explore nature of the island as you can find here volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls and many other places of interest.

I’d recommend you to get the most of your stay in Hawaii and explore many attractions like sailing, dancing, scuba diving and visiting museums. If you like surfing, then winter is your time to visit Hawaii and catch the biggest waves. Usually tourists enjoy visiting Halona Blow Hole or Japanese Byodoin temple or go to pineapple plants or nut farms. Night is a time for great shows, where you can see traditional dances, fire twirlers and magic tricks. (more…)