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Cape Enrage hidden gem
Canada

Discovering Cape Enrage

Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, meaning We receive a commission if you decide to purchase using our links mentioned in this page, however at no additional cost to you. Discovering Canada’s Maritimes Discovering Cape Enrage Where : New Brunswick, Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre  Suggested Timeline : 90-120 minutes June 27 – 2018 – Day 3  Day three started around the Fundy National Park, however after a few quick stops, we decided to go visit Alma Village. There is a small, but beautiful beach with a walking path. We bought some sandwiches in a small local supermarket and had an ice cream for desert.  After this small lunch break, we drove to Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre.  It wasn’t on our list, but the signs of

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Discovering the flower pots
Canada

Discovering the Hopewell Rocks

Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, meaning We receive a commission if you decide to purchase using our links mentioned in this page, however at no additional cost to you. Discovering Canada’s Maritimes Where : New Brunswick, Hopewell Rocks Timeline : 1/2 day discovery (1.5 – 3.5 hours) We decided to start the day by discovering the Hopewell Rocks. The park is located roughly 35 minutes by car from Moncton. The scenery on the way over was just beautiful.  We were also very lucky to arrive early in the morning to enjoy the park without crowds of people.     If time permits, we recommend that you visit Hopewell Rocks both during high and low tide.  When you arrive in the park, lookout

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Discovering Campos do Jordão - pico de Itapeva
Brazil

Things to do in Campos do Jordão

Another refuge from São Paulo If you live in São Paulo or simply passing through, look no further than Campos do Jordão for a quick getaway.  There is plenty to do in this city, be aware it’s not a beach destination.  However, it’s worth a visit ! Campos do Jordão is roughly 170km from São Paulo, which represents approximately 3 hours by car or bus. Campos do Jordão is a famous winter destination for São Paulo residents.  It is one of the fifteen municipalities of São Paulo and considered a climatic stay by the government of São Paulo.  The city offers a pure climate and mountainous region reaching at top altitude of 1,600 meters.  It’s a very pleasant tourist spots,

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Discovering Paranapiacaba - city view
Brazil

Day trip to Paranapiacaba

A lovely city with a nice history This little charm of a city is but 1 hour away from São Bernardo do Campo or 2 hours away from São Paulo city centre. Panapiacaba is a great option to spend some time outside the busy city.  There are many things to do there, such as, having a good lunch or coffee, visit the Museum Train Station or the Church.  There is also an option to enjoy the nature with waterfalls, hiking, campgrounds and take one of the many ecco tourism provided by local tourist agency. Paranapiacaba history Paranapiacaba inaugurated in the mid 1860 thanks to the São Paulo Railway.  In 1874, the station opened under Alto da Serra, and was later called Paranapiacaba.  It first served as a passenger

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