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Workaway in Ecuador: Explore beautiful Nature at German Campground ⛺️🇪🇨
Are you interested in moving and working abroad in South America? Do you want to explore the natural wonders of this continent while gaining valuable work experience? Workaway may be the platform you need to achieve these goals. What is Workaway? Workaway is a cultural exchange platform that connects travelers with hosts…
Read MoreBest OVERLAND CAMPING of Ecuador! Finca Sommerwind in Ibarra, ECUADOR 🇪🇨
This place is the overlander favorite of Ecuador! Usually we aren‘t campers but we were invited to Finca Sommerwind and were planning to stay a couple of days (but stayed multiple weeks!) Even though we have no sufficient equipment for camping, we managed to have a great time here! Watch my interview with Hans…
Read MoreSleeping in the car in the world’s biggest salt desert – SALAR DE UYUNI, Bolivia 🇧🇴
Spending a night in our car in the world‘s biggest salt desert! Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia at almost freezing temperatures was the most extreme adventure we‘ve had in our two years of non-stop travel! At first Paul and I were disagreeing on whether we should spend the night in our car or just visit…
Read MoreBolivia vs. Paraguay: A Comparison for Expat Immigration
For expats considering a move to South America, Bolivia and Paraguay stand out as affordable, less-trodden options with distinct cultures and landscapes. Bolivia offers dramatic Andean highlands and vibrant cities, while Paraguay boasts fertile plains and a quieter pace. Immigration policies, however, can make or break your experience. Let’s dive into five critical aspects—visa processes,…
Read MoreUsing the Flag Theory to Create a Global Presence and Reduce Taxation as a Digital Nomad
The flag theory is a strategy that has been used by entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals for many years to help them create global businesses and to reduce their tax burden. But it can also be helpful for digital nomads with small businesses like yours! Essentially, the flag theory involves establishing multiple business entities…
Read MoreMy experience at the Casa de Dom Inácio in Abadiânia – a world-famous healing place 🇧🇷
Before you start reading, take a look inside the Casa de Dom Inácio in Abadiânia: I didn’t really know anything about Abadiânia before we arrived there. Probably we would have never visited if our new friend Jutta hadn’t invited us to meet her at her Pousada in this small town close to Brasilia. Already…
Read MoreOur invitation to the Austrian Embassy in Brasília 🇧🇷
About ten weeks into our stay in Brazil we received an interesting message. The Austrian ambassador invited us to dinner at the embassy in Brasília. Despite having traveled in Brazil for almost nine months within the last two years, we had never seen the capital of Brazil. Brasília is located in the middle of the…
Read MoreOur visit at the organic cacao farm Fazenda Recreio in Ilhéus 🇧🇷
On our trip through Brazil we met lots of people. Many of them from Europe, and weirdly… from Switzerland. I even started coming up with a reason why Swiss people and Brazil were so tightly connected. More on that later. First let me just briefly tell you the story of our visit at the Swiss cacao…
Read MoreHow to find Beautiful Brazilian hotels for $35 & get the best deals
During our 6-months-road trip through Brazil we stayed at approximately 50 places. Most of them were hotels or Airbnbs. In this blog post you’ll see how we found beautiful hotels for our set accommodation budget of max $ 35 per night for 2 people. Additionally, I want to share with you how we often got…
Read MoreThe Beauty of the Family in Brazil 🇧🇷
In the heart of Brazil, family means more than just parents and kids living together. It’s a vibrant tapestry of generations sharing the same space, where children, parents, and grandparents all play their part. In this setting, the idea of personal safety takes a back seat to the collective joy of everyone coming together to…
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