If you’ve decided to visit the small town of Cunha in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, congratulations: you’re in for a treat! This small town offers stunning views and a relaxing getaway... In this post, I’ll feature five day trip options: a lavender farm, a couple of waterfalls, an even smaller town nearby, a hike, and a massive church...
Although there are dozens of interesting towns and cities within a three-hour driving radius of São Paulo, Cunha (pronounced “Kun-ya” or “Cuña”) is perhaps my favorite I’ve been to so far. This little village of only 22,000 residents is surrounded by rolling hills on all sides, and its best feature is undoubtedly its jaw-dropping views...
Have you ever visited a city or town where religious traditions are a major part of the local identity and culture? The question might evoke thoughts of historic cities in the Middle East or monasteries in Southeast Asia. But in this post, I’ll be introducing you to an incredible religious town for your next visit to Brazil...
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...
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...