Urca Archives - Caffeinated Excursions

How To Visit Rio’s Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)

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)...

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November 29, 2020

South America / Brazil / Latin America / 360 City Guides / Rio de Janeiro 360

Why Urca Is My Favorite Neighborhood In Rio de Janeiro

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.

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November 18, 2020

Hi, I’m Kevin! I’m a coffee addict from Seattle, and my life revolves around traveling! Caffeinated Excursions is a record of my trips over the past seven years. Since I started blogging, I’ve lived in Mexico, Vietnam, and Brazil. Chicago is my home base (although I’m planning on moving abroad again later this year). Thanks for checking out my blog!

Montreal, Canada (July)
Taipei, Taiwan (Nov)
Brisbane, Australia (Nov)