🇹🇭 This is one of the things I love about Thailand- there are so many cultures, and everyone is accepted here.🌎

Navaratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for 9 days every October. The festival celebrates the victory of Good over Evil.

What’s interesting is that, while most Thais are Buddhist, many attend this Hindu festival.

Buddhism itself is an offshoot of Hinduism, and its founder, Siddhartha Gautama - who later became known as the Buddha - was originally an Indian prince. Because of this connection, both religions agree on karma, dharma, moksha, and belief in reincarnation.

One of my favorite books, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, tells the story of a young man’s journey to enlightenment, blending both Hindu and Buddhist ideas. You can see these influences come together here in Thailand.

You can see the Navaratri celebration in the Silom and Sathorn areas. If you’re visiting Bangkok around this time of year, don’t miss it!

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🇧🇷 What if I told you there’s a place in Brazil so safe that you can leave your valuables on the beach while you swim and walk around in the middle of the night without a worry?

Welcome to Morro de São Paulo, a tiny, car-free village on Tinharé Island in Bahia. This peaceful island is only a 2.5-hour ferry ride from Salvador, and you can also get here by catamaran or air taxi.

When I arrived, I found lots of locals with wheelbarrows ready to transport my luggage- since cars are not allowed, it’s the only way of transportation.

Since the village is so small and it’s not easy to escape from, crime is pretty much nonexistent. Here, everyone knows each other, and there’s a big expat community, especially from Argentina.

Although the village is small and touristy, it’s easy to find a spot to relax. Just walk away from the village center, and you’ll have a whole beach to yourself.

People often think Brazil is very dangerous, but it’s mostly the big cities. There are many small villages like this one, e.g. Jericoacoara or Pipa Beach, that are safe.

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From exploring the Arabian Desert on a quad bike near Dubai to snorkeling and swimming with dolphins in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives, every adventure makes me feel alive.🌍

While these experiences are incredible, I’m aware that sometimes things can go wrong. That’s why I always make sure I’m protected with a travel insurance policy that covers me no matter where I am in the world.

There are many insurance options out there, but I personally prefer SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance because it’s designed specifically for digital nomads and it has a fast claim process. I’ve been using it for a few years now.

I can purchase it at any time, even while abroad, and I’m covered in over 175 countries and can start and cancel my policy at any time. It works as a subscription that renews every 4 weeks.

They’ve also got me covered for adventure sports and electronics theft.

You can learn more about @safetywing in the link in my bio. 👆

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Rio’s vibes are next level! It’s not only the most beautiful city I’ve ever been to, but also the most fun. The city is full of energy, with music everywhere, and super friendly people.

Don’t miss Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill. On Fridays and Saturdays, there’s a sunset party from 14:30 to 18:30. Check @iamtommax for more details!

The event is free of charge! You just need to buy cable car tickets to get to @parquebondinho (Bodinho park) or another option is to hike up.

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People ask why she loves sunsets if they mean that everything has their end.

But the color of the sun is what makes her happy.

It reminds her that whatever happened the entire day, you can still get a beautiful thing in the end. 🌅😍

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🇧🇷 Contrary to common belief, Rio is not among the top 5 most dangerous cities of Brazil.

I spent 2.5 months in Brazil and stayed in some of the most dangerous cities, like Fortaleza and Salvador de Bahia.

While I absolutely loved Salvador and spent a month there, the vibe in Fortaleza was off. I felt quite unsafe, especially in the downtown area. I didn’t see any tourists in the city and received quite a lot of stares from locals. The only area that felt somewhat safe to walk after sunset was Iracema Beach, where I was staying.

Fortaleza is the fifth-largest city in Brazil, located in the northern state of Ceara, and it’s home to over 3 million people. It ranks as the second most dangerous city in Brazil and among the top 10 in the world.

When it comes to safety in Brazil, a general rule is that cities in the north tend to be more dangerous. And of course, big cities are more dangerous than small ones.

Despite common misconceptions, not all places in Brazil are unsafe. For instance, Morro de Sao Paulo island is so safe that you’ll see many people walking around at 3 am. And there are more places like that. More on this in the next posts.😀

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