• World’s Largest Rodent

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents and can be found in many parts of South America. They weigh up to 150 pounds, and typically live in family groups of ten to twenty individuals. Capybaras live a semi-aquatic life near rivers, ponds, lakes and marshy …

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  • South America

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet South America, the Adventure Ends? Machu Picchu This article is a recap of our journey through South America, and although the two regions are similar they are also vastly different.   Where do I begin? For starters, the cultural experience seemed a bit more gritty …

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    Uberlandia, Brazil, a Bittersweet Reunion

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet After two weeks in Florianopolis, Brazil, it was time to move on.  The owner of the guesthouse was almost as disappointed for us to leave as we were.  He was the perfect landlord and had adopted us as his family.  Kim had left a …

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  • Florianopolis and Barra da Lagos, Brazil

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Florianopolis and Barra da Lagos, a Perfect Combination Florianopolis was a large city about an hour’s bus ride from Barra da Lagos, which was located on the east coast of the island.  There were many other small towns and villages; however, just as Alejandro …

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  • Welcome to Brazil, World’s Friendliest People

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Barra da Lagos We arrived in Porto Alegre and disembarked at a huge multi-level bus terminal.  It was 8:30 p.m., very dark outside, and once again we had no place to stay.  All the hotels across from the bus station appeared high-end and out …

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  • Brazil

    by Michael Cooney, Chief Explorer

    Tweet Welcome to Brazil, We Survived Another Bus Ride Sleepy bus driver? With the border crossing from hell in the bus’s side mirrors, we bid Chuy/Chui a not-so-fond farewell.  Although the two towns did many things right, the immigrations process was something that sorely needed …

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