Greenland Off The Beaten Path Travel Articles

Adventure Canada's Ocean Endeavor in the Northwest Passage (Tab Hauser)

Through the Arctic Northwest Passage with Adventure Canada

A trip to the Arctic about the Arctic Endeavor small cruise ship. Seeing Greenland and the North Pole.

A Summer Cruise in the High Arctic

High Arctic Cruise: Adventure Canada’s High Arctic Endeavor traveled to the Arctic Circle and the Nunavut region of Canada, and to Ilulissat, Greenland.

Ilulissat, Greenland Photo Gallery

The Magic of Ilulissat Greenland: Photo Gallery By Pamela Roth Read Pamela Roth’s story about Ilulissat

Greenland: Incredible Ice in Ilulissat

The Magic of Ilulissat Greenland. Pamela Roth is humbled by the stark beauty of Greenland’s glaciers, in this vast land of ice and permafrost.

Greenland Photo Gallery by Paul Shoul

Paul Shoul shares photos of Greenland from his recent trip there.

Greenland: Island of Melting Traditions

Greenland: Sony Stark travels to Greenland for whale-watching, views the fjords ice floes and shows Greenlandic terms for snow and ice.

Cod Fishing in Greenland

Greenland fishing | Paul Shoul takes a fishing trip in Sisimiut, Greenland with local guide Bo Lings, to discover the peace and tranquility of this remote frozen island.

Granny Goes to Greenland

Connie Maria Westergaard vacations in Greenland with her 80-year-old grandmother. Visiting Ilulissat. Kangerlussuaq and other eastern Greenland towns.

Greenland: The Greatness of Silence

Greenland: Max Hartshorne visits Greenland where he enjoys the local attractions and the silence of the Arctic reaches visiting Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and Nuuk.

Ice Fjord inIlulissat, Greenland. Paul Shoul photos.

Greenland: The Beautiful Empty

Greenland: A visit to frozen Greenland and details about life in the main towns of Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, and Kangergueseag.

GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

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📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, Max takes us deep into Brazil’s interior for a road trip to Chapada dos Veadeiros — a wild, luminous UNESCO wonderland of waterfalls, quartz-rich plateaus, and golden savanna skies. From the bureaucratic grid of Brasília to the rolling cerrado, this is Brazil at its most primal and beautiful.

We explore the three key bases — Alto Paraíso, São Jorge, and Cavalcante — each offering a different flavor of adventure, comfort, and access to Brazil’s best waterfalls. You’ll hear practical tips on logistics, car rentals, e-SIMs, and why you should never skip Jardim de Maytrea at sunset. Plus: where to stay, what to eat, and how to hike smart.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned trail-hopper, this episode delivers an unvarnished guide to doing Chapada right — no brochure talk, just local knowledge and a few hard-earned lessons.

🌄 Highlights Include:

What makes Chapada dos Veadeiros so otherworldly
Why renting a car is non-negotiable
The best time to visit (May–September)
Choosing your base: comfort, trails, or remote gems
Must-see waterfalls: Santa Bárbara, Loquinhas, Vale da Lua, and more
Food stops that surprise and delight
Safety tips, gear advice, and how to stay connected off-grid

📍 Locations Mentioned:

Brasília
Alto Paraíso de Goiás
São Jorge
Cavalcante
Jardim de Maytrea
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

🧭 Travel Tips:

Use Discover Cars for rentals
Get travel insurance and a reliable e-SIM
Bring cash and hiking shoes
Always ask locals before swimming
Santa Bárbara requires a guide

Find our more about this part of Brazil from the tour operator who helped us write this episode, TripVista360.com, in Brasilia, Brazil. Felipe Santos, is our contact.