Most travelers probably know that the world’s largest church is St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, but did you know that the second largest isn’t even in Europe at all? Santuário Nacional de Nossa Senhora Aparecida in São Paulo, Brazil is truly awe-inspiring...
Check out my travel wish list for the rest of the decade once it's safe for international tourism to resume! This list will help guide my own travel decisions for many years to come and might inspire you to add a country or two to your own list!
One of the surprising things about the beautiful beach town of Ubatuba is its impressive selection of restaurants. The vast majority of dining options in the city are family-owned, so there are countless unique dining experiences to choose from! This post will feature some of my favorites...
This is a follow-up to my previous post that documented my experience social distancing during the month of May. If you’re curious about what a modest and partial reopening has looked like in this corner of Brazil, grab a cup of coffee and read on...
Welcome to Caffeinated Excursions! In this post I’ll be sharing some of the best beaches in Ubatuba. This small beach town is one of my favorite destinations in Brazil so far, and I highly recommend visiting if you can! Ubatuba’s stunning beaches and beautiful mountain views make it the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature...
Hi guys! It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post, but I decided to ease my way back into it. Given the uncertain future of travel in the next year or two, I might pivot to writing a bit more about travel-related thoughts rolling around in my head, but in this post I’ll be sharing what social distancing here has been like...
The very core of São Paulo known as República is honestly a bit more grungy than the other neighborhoods I've blogged about so far. But that shouldn't stop you from visiting! This post will tell you everything you need to know, including how to stay safe as you visit some of the city's most important architectural sites.
If you’re planning a trip to São Paulo, you’ll definitely want to check out Beco do Batman (Batman Alley), one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. The alley was named after a single mural of the famous DC Comics character that was painted onto one of its walls back in the 1980s...
In major cities around the world, Chinatowns and Japantowns are popular tourist destinations, and I think that’s because each one is unique. That’s especially true of Liberdade, the centrally located neighborhood in São Paulo that’s home to many of the city’s residents with Japanese heritage. If you’re visiting São Paulo...
Welcome to the first installment of my newest blogging project: São Paulo 360! The series will focus on different neighborhoods throughout São Paulo, and this first post is dedicated to the city's quaint and cozy Little Italy known as Bixiga! Check it out to learn about some amazing restaurants, awesome street art, and more!