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, 2021Did you know that Rio…
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!
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...
If you’re planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can’t miss a visit to the world famous Pão de Açúcar, or Sugarloaf Mountain. This huge, dome-shaped mountain right next to the ocean is the second-most famous attraction in the city (the first being Cristo Redentor, or Christ the Redeemer)...
This post is all about Urca, a quiet and calm neighborhood in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. It also includes a few words about my Grandma Vicki, who recently passed away. She was a traveler and an adventurer who supported me and this blogging project so much. Today she would've turned 64 years old.
Welcome to the blog’s very first installment of Rio de Janeiro 360! This weekly series will highlight all the best things to do during a visit to Rio, and I wanted to start off with a little corner of Rio that most people have probably never even heard of. In fact, this island is very calm despite being only an hour away from downtown Rio by ferry...