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- I visited the most important cities in the world
- I walked along the main trails.
- I got to know the 7 wonders of the modern world up close.
- I have visited every continent.
60+
30+ anos
500+
Wanderer around the world
I am José Carlos Costa, a wanderer who decided to wander the world in search of adventure, authenticity and connection with the world through meeting people, places and new cultures.
Without being tied to itineraries and preconceptions, I value the freedom to explore places, cultures and experiences in a spontaneous and immersive way.
After traveling to more than 60 countries, accumulating many stories and learning about the world, I decided to help as many people as possible to have this experience and live in the best way possible.
What do I seek in my travels?
To have a journey of introspection and self-discovery, in addition to living as close as possible to the local people, living in the reality of each place and culture, with its diversity of people and cultures.
In my travels, I try to have:
- Independent travel: Traveling on my own, following my own interests and adapting to the local people and cultures.
- Spirit of adventure: I always look for unique experiences, little-explored places, even in more than tourist destinations.
- Simple and uncluttered style: Valuing the essential, focusing on learning and personal enrichment, always taking into account the local culture.
- Sustainability: Always keeping in mind respect and sustainability of the environment, people and animals.
- Minimalism: I believe that less is always more. Traveling light without carrying excess.
This allows me to get to know myself better, and it is easier to understand others, breaking down prejudices and pre-established ideas.
Consequently, it makes the world more tolerant, fair and better to live in.
Is this website for you?
- If you’ve always thought that many people travel and you don’t.
- You see that wonderful trip and think that you’ll never be able to do one like it or you simply don’t know how.
- For those who already know how to travel, but want to travel more and better.
- Also for those who even take a trip, but come back with the feeling that they didn’t enjoy it as much as they should have.
- For those who have traveled, but had their expectations frustrated.
- And finally, for those who want to travel more, spend less, experience the authentic side of a destination and make their dream trip come true.
Then you’re in the right place.
I’m not a “professional” traveler, that is, I’m a person like you who loves to travel, get to know new cultures, and I’ve always used my “free” time to travel.
The project Descobrindo Mundos (Discovering Worlds), bringing together all my experiences in over 30 years traveling the world, with the knowledge of other traveling friends, in addition to new technologies, offers tips, advice and suggestions, tested in practice, so that you can travel more and better.
Come with me to explore this world of ours.
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About José Carlos
I am José Carlos Costa, a wanderer who decided to wander the world in search of adventure, authenticity and connection with the world through meeting people, places and new cultures.
Without being tied to itineraries and preconceptions, I value the freedom to explore places, cultures and experiences in a spontaneous and immersive way.
After traveling to more than 60 countries, accumulating many stories and learning about the world, I decided to help as many people as possible to have this experience and live in the best possible way.
Frequently Asked Questions
I get a lot of questions. The main ones are listed below and may clarify some of your doubts.
What does it take to go on a trip?
What should we not forget to take on a trip?
- Updated documents and personal items.
- Medications.
- Chargers and other accessories for your electronic devices.
- Appropriate clothing for the trip.
- Personal hygiene. products.
Where to travel on a budget?
- Mexico. Mexico couldn’t be left out of this list!
- Dominican Republic. For those who want to spend a few days on a Caribbean island without spending much.
- Egypt.
- Bolivia.
- Thailand.
- Argentina.
- Colombia.
- Peru.
How to organize your finances to travel?
- Set a travel goal.
- Set a budget and goals.
- Create a savings account specifically for travel.
- Take advantage of promotions and plan in advance.
- Cut unnecessary expenses.
- Use points and miles programs.
- Avoid peak travel dates.
- Take short, economical trips.
What is the cheapest month to travel?
The cheapest months are always before or after the local tourist season.
Except for destinations with specific seasons, such as skiing.
The others are spring and autumn.
Generally the cheapest months are May, June, September and October.
How to plan a trip from scratch?
Step by step: how to plan a trip from scratch?
- Define the time available for the trip.
- Define your budget.
- Do a lot of research, think about the type of trip and define the destination.
- Separate the necessary documentation.
- Set up the travel itinerary.
- Buy the plane tickets and define the means of transportation.
- Book the accommodations.
What can't be missing from your suitcase?
Follow along and find out what you can’t forget to pack in your suitcase
- Ear protectors and eye mask.
- Coat or blanket.
- Neck pillow.
- Book or Kindle.
- Headphones.
Which are the cheapest countries to travel to in 2025?
There is a lot to consider, but with the value of the dollar and the possibility of using reais, neighboring countries are very cheap.
- Argentina
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Chile
- Mexico
Other countries, although further away, have a very cheap cost of living.
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Morocco
- Bulgaria
- Greece