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The human brain responds powerfully to elevation—both literal and metaphorical. Standing 2,300 feet above Rio de Janeiro on my first morning atop Pedra Bonita, watching...
After decades of plotting shipping routes across California, I've developed quite the knack for navigating transportation systems worldwide. Last month, my wanderlust led me to...
The moment my boat slipped away from Manaus, leaving behind the last vestiges of urban life, I felt that familiar mix of exhilaration and healthy...
When I first moved from Louisiana to São Paulo for love, I never imagined how deeply I'd fall for Brazil itself. Porto Alegre, the vibrant...
Standing at the confluence of five rivers in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre represents a fascinating geological and cultural crossroads...
As someone who has traversed the globe both for governmental duties and personal pleasure, I've developed a discerning eye for destinations that balance opulence with...
The first time I stepped onto Rio's streets, I felt that familiar tingle of discovery—the same sensation I get when tracking wildlife through Darwin's forests....
The moment my ship first approached Fernando de Noronha's emerald silhouette rising from the Atlantic, I knew I had discovered a rare maritime jewel. As...
When most people think of Rio de Janeiro, images of Copacabana's golden sands and the rhythmic sway of samba dancers immediately come to mind. But...
The morning mist clung to the cobblestone streets as I navigated my way up yet another impossibly steep alley. My calves burned in protest, but...
The first time I laid eyes on Ouro Preto's undulating landscape of terracotta roofs and gleaming church spires, I felt like I'd stumbled onto a...
The first time I laid eyes on Iguazu Falls, I was struck speechless – a rare condition for someone who's made a career out of...
The morning bells of São Francisco de Assis church pulled me from sleep just as they've done for locals for centuries. From my window, the...
When most travelers think of Rio de Janeiro, the iconic crescent of Copacabana immediately comes to mind. But as someone who's balanced business trips with...
Standing at the confluence of the Amazon River and the Atlantic Ocean, Belém offers a fascinating gateway into one of Earth's most complex ecosystems. As...
The pulsing rhythm of samba drums echoed through the narrow streets of Lapa as I wandered alone through Rio's historic bohemian district. The city's energy...
Standing in São Paulo's chaotic Tietê bus terminal with my medical pack slung over one shoulder, I found myself doing what I always do in...
Standing at the edge of Belém's Ver-o-Peso market as dawn breaks over the Amazon River, I'm struck by how this city exists in multiple centuries...
The cobblestone streets beneath my feet seemed to whisper stories of gold rushes and revolution as I wandered through Ouro Preto at dawn. This UNESCO...
When most people think of Rio, their minds immediately conjure images of sun-drenched Copacabana, the towering Christ the Redeemer, or the pulsating energy of Carnival....