Located in the center of São Paulo, Brazil, Avenida Paulista is a tribute to the city's dynamic evolution. It became a symbol of the hopes and dreams of a growing city. Paulista Avenue or Avenida Paulista in Portuguese What used to be just a road quickly became the most famous Avenue of São Paulo and there is a reason for that. As a historical address, it has turned into a 3 km cultural hub over time with extremely fun activities to do, and believe me, if you could call São Paulo the Latin American New York, Avenida Paulista would be the Latin American Times Square (apart from the Bilboards once they are prohibited in São Paulo as it was explained in our Ultimate Best Free Things to do in São Paulo Guide ). So we took some time to tell you about this iconic Avenue which is not only a road. Check it out.   View from Avenida Paulista Towards the Bela Vista Suburb History of Paulista Paulista is the name given to those who are from the State of São Paulo, which explains the orig...

When I was living in Australia, COVID really took hold of our freedom and there was not much chance that the pandemic would end so quickly. We were a little relieved that things were gradually returning to normal, so we thought: why not visit the Australian Museum? Once we heard it would be one of the first to re-open. It was great! I had never seen so many examples of taxidermy in one place and in addition so much about the Australian history roots, aboriginal cultural elements and biodiversity. It was an amazing gift post-COVID. Witness (like I did for the first time) this wild Museum and some interesting facts about it:  A Glimpse into the History of the Australian Museum Being the oldest museum in Australia and among the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere is an honor granted to the Australian Museum. In 1827, its principal goal at the time was to gather and catalog the wide variety of natural specimens that inhabited the continent as set forth by Earl Bathurst, the Secretary of ...

While I was hiking around Central Coast in Australia, I met two really kind ladies who worked in the Powerhouse Museum and vehemently recommended us to visit it. At that time, I had no idea what a "Powerhouse Museum" could be about (a museum only about powerhouses?), what inspired my curiosity, and for my surprise it was an amazing experience. It quickly became one of my favourite museums in Sydney. Motivated by that, 3 years later I have decided to share some information about it because everyone should know it! Thank you very much, powerhouse museum ladies.       Sydney's Powerhouse Museum is a prominent science and design institution that has made an important contribution to the nation's technological and cultural legacy. Here is a summary of the Powerhouse Museum's history, along with some interesting facts and information.   Origins and Foundation: The Powerhouse Museum was founded in 1988, but it all began with a collection of industrial and technologica...

Right in the heart of Sydney's Hyde Park stands the majestic Anzac Memorial, a tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and sacrificed during World War I. This iconic memorial that officially opened in 1934 serves as a perpetual reminder of the courage, resilience and sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces.   Design and Architecture: Designed by the renowned architect Bruce Dellit, the Anzac Memorial is a masterful blend of classical and art deco styles. Its central feature is the solemn Hall of Memory, a sacred space adorned with sculptures and symbolic paying homage to the ANZAC spirit. The exterior is adorned with powerful sculptures, including the Sacrifice by Rayner Hoff, portraying the agony of war.   Key Features: Hall of Memory: The heart of the memorial, the Hall of Memory, houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbol of all unidentified soldiers who have perished in conflicts. The dimly lit, contemplative space invites ...

The School Yard or Pátio do Colégio (in Portuguese) or Pateo do Collegio (in Old Portuguese) is where São Paulo was born and dates back from 1554, when this gigantic city was established by the priest José de Anchieta . When the first Portuguese colonizers arrived in the early 1500s there was no interest in establishing villages in the territory where São Paulo is currently located. Firstly, because it was too far from the coast and there was no point in constructing a fortress or a harbor for the same reason. And on the second hand, it had a way too complicated access through land due to the fact that those lands were 800 meters above sea level, which made it perfect for another activity (dramatic pause): a school to convert the indigenous into Christians without the supervision of the Portuguese crown.   São Paulo is Born - a Brief Story of São Paulo and Pateo do Collegio January 25, 1555 was the day of the city's formal establishment. The Saint Paul's conversion , which gav...