In this episode Alexandre takes us to the state of Goias in Brazil and the national park of Chapada dos Veadieros (the Deer Plateau) with its moon like landscapes, sweeping canyons and dry cerrado. We start in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia and give a brief overview of the sites and monuments. From there our journey takes us north, three hours by car, to the town of Alto Paraiso (high paradise). This town features numerous crystals unique to the area, cascading waterfalls and numerous UFO sightings. The area has a reputation as being a destination for hippies and nature enthusiasts alike.  Alexandre's cafe, Chapada Chill, is a must visit in Sao Jorge with its healthy food options, craft beer, artisanal cachaça and live music. From Sao Jorge you can easily access the Moon Valley, the secret waterfall and the Santos Trail inside the park itself featuring a 120 and 80 meter waterfall respectively. Be sure to loop in this stunning park to your next Brazilian adventure!

Fun fact: Brazil is the largest producer of sugar in the world. 

The Deer Plateau
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In this episode Eric takes us all over picturesque Rwanda with its stunning variety of landscapes, fascinating wildlife and welcoming people.  From the capital Kigali, it is a two and a half hour drive to The Volcanoes National Park. This area is particularly famous, as it is home to one of the last habitats of the mountain gorillas. There are many hiking options and an opportunity to see the gorillas in person while maintaining a safe distance. Another highlight involves heading to Gishwati-Mukura, another national park known as an ecological hotspot that also houses mountain gorillas. From here, you can also access the shores of Lake Kivu, a body of water filled with folklore and a stunning vista with a volcano in the background. The eastern side of Rwanda has some savannah, where you can find elephants, zebras and giraffes. Don't forget to also try banana beer, Irish potatoes, sambaza and cassava leaves.


Fun fact: The Rwandan capital Kigali hosts car free days monthly.


Rwanda's national parks
Akagera National Park 
Eric's email: eriksabi20@gmail.com 
Eric's phone number: +250788363208

In this episode Sanjay explains to us how to let the credit card companies work for you by maximizing your rewards potential with not only travel cards, but also when to open/close credit lines and how to hunt for offers. He has traveled the world on points and you can do it too if you stay tuned for all the latest hacks. From the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, to a cheaper and wilder version of New Zealand in Central Asia and an overnight open air train across the Sahara desert sleeping on top of iron ore, Sanjay's stories satisfy not only the adrenaline junkies but also travelers looking for those off the beaten track destinations that don't make headlines. Be sure to also check out Sanjay's blog below for some fascinating articles about locales unknown.

Fun fact:  There are currently in excess of 25 billion credit cards circulating worldwide.

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