The Minute Tour: Foz Do Iguaçu
“Brazilians consider Brazil ‘God’s Country’ – and not just in an esoteric sense.” Adriana leans forward against the back of my chair a row behind me on the double decker bus as she shares this insight. “We have no wars, our soil is fertile, we respect one another, love our country, and our prosperity is at a turning point. It’s God’s Country because it is so divine, and you will know exactly what I mean when you stare at the Iguaçu Falls for the first time. I guarantee the sight will change you.” ‘God’s country;’ almost impossible to imagine a place so exquisite it...
Read MoreVlog: Alex in the Devil’s Throat (Cataratas del Iguazú)
In this clip, I visit the center of the Garganta del Diablo, or Devil’s Throat – the most violent section of the Iguazu Falls on the Argentinian side. It’s an amazing and terrifying experience. You’re separated from the water by a see-through catwalk. One slip, and it’s over. Watching the falls pour all around you while mist billows out from the crashing water is almost transcendental. On clearer, drier days, the Devil’s Throat is filled with birds of pray and rainbows. It’s also typical to get absolutely drenched where I’m standing in this...
Read MoreVlog: Alex’s First Churrascaria
A Churrascaria (Chu-Ra-Sca-Ria) is a Brazilian barbecue house that specializes in amazing, delicious, savory varieties of grilled meats. Chicken, steak, pork, lamb; you name it, it’s served (who ordered the Chicken Hearts?). Each dish is cut off the skewer in front of you directly on to your plate. Halfway through the meal, I joked I didn’t understand why we weren’t staying IN the churrascaria. No, seriously. They could have just set me up a bed by a table so I could eat and fall asleep at my leisure – literal #foodporn heaven. After this experience, I’ve decided...
Read MoreVlog: Alex Almost Dies in 3 Countries at Once
Well this is was certainly a first for me. I don’t think a lot of people can claim they almost died in 3 countries at once. Here I am, trying to describe that I’m at the tripoint border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay where the Paraná river intersects with the Iguazu river when the banister I’m leaning up against lets loose while I’m filming. 15 seconds of hilarity (and terror) ensue.
Read MoreVlog: Alex Drinks “Devil’s Piss” in Argentina
Ever heard of Fernet? It’s an after dinner liqueur number of herbs and spices including myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe, safron, and mint. It’s also referred to as “Devil’s Piss.” The stuff is meant for sipping, but is taken as a shot when you hang with a bunch of rowdy Brazilians (Thanks #EIBTUR gang.) The drink is actually delicious and is a great alternative to the typical aromatic spirit. You can bet I’ve already bought a bottle back in the US. In my first vlog entry, I try Argentinian Fernet post an enormous steak in Cataratas del...
Read MoreEssence: Inside the Devil’s Throat
It’s practically impossible to describe the awesome power of the Iguaçu Falls. The rushing water, the plumes of steam, the roar of the water…it’s something you have to experience for yourself to truly understand. The falls literally swallow you, so it’s no wonder that the most violent part of the falls is known as the Devil’s Throat, or ‘Garganta del Diablo’ in Spanish or ‘Garganta do Diabo’ in Portuguese. While you can see sneak peaks of the wonder from Brazil, Argentina has an enormous Catwalk that walks you directly into the center of...
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