Welcome to my brand-new series where I answer questions from my beloved readers! Almost every day I am asked interesting questions from all over the world and I thought I would start sharing my responses to them, along with travel related giveaways. I love questions, thus please feel free to ask me anything in the comments or send me a private message if you prefer.
Q1. I know that you and I share a love for Brasil. Why is Brasil your favorite country? And what specific place was your favorite there and why?
A1. I have never quite felt “at home” anywhere, except for the first time I traveled to Brasil and of course every time I have returned since then. It was such a powerful feeling of never, ever wanting to leave. I am not sure that I can even put into words why the destination pulled at my heartstrings so strongly — it just did. I am simply obsessed with the land, the culture, the people, the food, the language, and the music. I have also had a lot of unforgettable milestones happen there as well, such as it being the first country where I took a solo trip without speaking the native language, the country in which I became engaged, and finally the country where I honeymooned. Each place I have had the fortune to visit in Brasil is special to me in some way, however my favorite is definitely Buzios. Both my husband and I think it is the most perfect spot in the world and we hope to one day own a pousada there.
Q2. Why do you believe it is so important for people to experience travel?
A2. I think travel is so important because it fundamentally transforms us into better people. It educates us, slows us down, connects us, awakens curiosity within us, heals us, teaches us patience, tolerance, and most importantly to love our neighbors.
Q3. I know this may be hard, but what was your least fave place to visit?
A3. I am probably going to upset a lot of people with my answer, but the country I have least connected with during my travels was Scotland. Now, I was only there for less than a week in the dead of winter and I did not venture outside of Edinburgh, so I am absolutely open to exploring the country again, but that part of the world does not fascinate me very much. I would much rather visit South America, Africa, Asia or even Eastern Europe.
Q4. What is your favorite game, that is, animals?
A4. If by game you mean any animal hunted for food/sport and is not normally domesticated, I would have to say none, as I am a vegetarian. My favorite animal in the world though is the elephant. I think it is the most majestic creature to walk this planet!
Q5. Been in Tanzania? How do you rank it in terms of attractions? What was you best experience? Would you like to recommend it to travelers worldwide?
A5. Behind Antarctica, my #1 dream destination is Tanzania. Unfortunately, I have not been there yet, but I am determined to visit as soon as possible. I cannot wait to scuba dive in Zanzibar, elephant watch in the Serengeti, and climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
For this giveaway I am offering the chance to win a brand-new luxurious quilted passport cover. A jetsetter has to travel in style!
Ah what a fantastic post. All your photos have been so fun to look at!!!
I am dying to go to Tanzania as well! Africa (besides Egypt) is on my mind in a big way…so many places so little time!
Love all the pics and that passport cover is fabulous!! Great post, hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Where is your favorite island nation?
I Love your answer to the question about why it’s important to travel..Its sooo true..we become better people by seeing new things and meeting new people along our life path.
Have a wonderful weekend dear
LOVE Maria
Elephants are so amazing!!!
Oh also, here’s my question (careful, it’s a tricky one!):
Do you prefer traveling solo, or with your husband? Why? (Of course, saying you prefer solo doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy traveling with your husband, but for me, there are certain trips where I have more fun alone, and certain trips where I’m glad he’s with me. But when I’m alone, I get to make all of the decisions. 🙂 )
Oooo, would LOVE to go to Tanzania! Sounds beautiful! 🙂
xox
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Which country is your favorite to shop in?
I desperately want to get to Antarctica!
How do you negotiate all your travel with your own business and creating a home for your family (and seeing your family!)?
What’s your favorite Hawaii island?
Every time you write about Brasil, you rekindle my desire to visit. I will one day. I will!! 🙂
Elephants are my favorite too 🙂
My question… if you were given $7500 for a holiday, where would you go and what would you do?
those elephants are adorable!
Love traveling!! So different that a vacation.. so much better 🙂
How do you stay healthy on the road?
Do you eat on a plane? If so, what?
Do you check in or carry on?
Where is your favorite theme park in the world?
What is your favorite travel related movie?
What is your favorite mode of transportation?
I’m excited to discover this site! My question is have you ever felt unsafe traveling as a female?
Great answers Andi 🙂
Just read all your questions posts – what a cool idea!! more! more! more! its nice getting a peek into your fabulous life 🙂 for me too, tanzania and zanzibar are HIGH on my list. i can’t wait to go there someday. and what’s cool when people like us say “someday”, is that everyone knows we really mean it 🙂