Have you ever heard of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo? If you haven’t, that’s okay; I didn’t know about it before coming to Brazil either, but I’m so glad I decided to check it out! The state’s capital, Vitória, should be on the bucket list of serious travelers who want to get to know Brazil beyond its tourist hotspots...
Do you enjoy exploring cities beyond their tourist hotspots? If you do and you’re headed to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll want to make sure you spend some time on the shores of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas! This saltwater lagoon directly north of Ipanema is a safe, upscale part of the city that has lots to offer...
Arraial do Cabo is known for its sparkling Caribbean waters and laid-back vibe, but a couple of the town’s best beaches are only accessible by boat tour. This post will review two boat tours I went on, compare them, and at the end I’ll provide a quick summary of a jeep tour, which is another way to get to know Arraial...
One thing I love about the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro is that it has much more to offer than the world-famous city of the same name that serves as its capital. Along the state’s coastline are dozens of idyllic small towns that all have unique vibes and stunning beaches. Arraial do Cabo is about a two or three hour drive east of Rio...
The Visitor’s Guide To Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro’s “Little Lisbon” The Visitor’s Guide To Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro’s “Little Lisbon” Published January 3, 2021This blog post was proudly…
As a travel blogger, I’ve lived in both Vietnam and Brazil, the two largest coffee-producing countries in the world. After living in Rio de Janeiro for almost four months, I’ve found the city’s best places to get a latte, mocha, or espresso. This blog post will feature some of my top recommendations!
Can you guys believe it’s almost the end of 2020? I’m sure it’s been a really tough year for everyone. However, with widespread vaccination on the horizon, I’m really looking forward to 2021! I’ll be looking back on 2020 in this post. After that, I’ll provide a sneak peak of what you can expect for the blog in 2021.
Rio de Janeiro has so many breathtaking attractions that aren’t world-famous, and this post will focus on one of them: Ilha Fiscal (which means Fiscal Island and is pronounced “IL-ya fis-COW”). The castle is undoubtedly eye-catching, and its striking mint color is enough to pique anyone’s curiosity. This post will explain how to visit.
Ipanema is Rio’s hottest beach in every sense of the word. Not only is it considered the most fashionable place in the city to be seen, but it’s also warmer than the city’s other beaches since there are very few shade trees and the sun shines down unobstructed until dusk. If beaches are your primary motivation for visiting Rio, Ipanema is...
Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with the beach, and for good reason! This gorgeous city is home to two of the most iconic urban beaches in the world: Copacabana and Ipanema. In this post, I’ll be discussing Copacabana. I’m writing this partly because I’ve seen some other bloggers complain that Copacabana is...