Brazil Diary Day 1: It’s A Long Way To Brazil…
From San Francisco to Sao Paulo in Brazil took an astonishingly long time. I had to fly via Charlotte, NC. (Excellent ribs and free airport WiFi.) I then had a four hour wait at Rio de Janeiro for the...
View ArticleTravel: Planning Sao Paulo
I had never particularly wanted to go to Sao Paulo. I’ve been to Rio de Janeiro three times and have been lucky enough to take side trips to Buzios and Angra dos Reis, and there are plenty of other...
View ArticleSao Paulo’s Parque Ibirapuera: Home to More Than Just Museums
As I explored Sao Paulo, I had wanted to go to Parque Ibirapuera in the afternoon, but my feet were hurting, and I was sweating, so I figured I’d rest for a bit first. It turned out to be a very small...
View ArticleRecycle Bottles And Grow Your Plants In A Bottle
It’s no secret that when you’re surrounded by beautiful things, you feel more cheerful. With this idea in mind, Brazilian design studio Rosenbaum and TV show Caldeirao do Huck help poor families to...
View ArticleHated Cities You Cant Help But Visit from All Over The World
Being an underdog of sorts myself, I root for the underdog whenever I get the chance. As a traveler, this opportunity arises frequently. I wouldn’t go so far as to say the entire traveling community...
View ArticleFive Tourist-Friendly Cities To Go Visit In The Middle East, Europe and Asia
I was in a frenzy by the time I arrived at Amsterdam’s Centraal station earlier this month. I’d waited too long in line to get my last fry fix in Dam Square and as a result, got to the train station...
View ArticleSuggested Travel Tunes & Albums Of Great Artists
Scarlet’s Walk My personal tie to Tori Amos’ 2002 epic Scarlet’s Walk is profound. Indeed, it was on November 6, 2002 that I took my first solo flight, bound for Tampa, Florida, where the first concert...
View ArticleRio de Janeiro battles São Paulo In Which City To Travel Too
If you’ve been to South America, you’ve not doubt been advised to avoid São Paulo, Brazil’s financial capital and largest city. The city is extremely dangerous, most will warn, and isn’t very...
View ArticleSão Paulo Brazil: The What To See & Why Guide
São Paulo might be the commercial and cultural heart of Brazil, but the city is plagued by a questionable reputation that causes many travelers to stay away completely. If you’re unwilling to believe...
View ArticleTravel: Planning Sao Paulo
I had never particularly wanted to go to Sao Paulo. I’ve been to Rio de Janeiro three times and have been lucky enough to take side trips to Buzios and Angra dos Reis, and there ..... The post Travel:...
View ArticleSao Paulo’s Parque Ibirapuera: Home to More Than Just Museums
As I explored Sao Paulo, I had wanted to go to Parque Ibirapuera in the afternoon, but my feet were hurting, and I was sweating, so I figured I’d rest for a bit first. It ..... The post Sao Paulo’s...
View ArticleCultural Planning Guide to São Paulo
After the year we’ve all just been through, 3 days in São Paulo sounds like a dream. And no, I didn’t accidentally says “São Paulo” when I mean “Rio de Janeiro.” Indeed, while I acknowledge ..... The...
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