13 articles tagged with brazil
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 authenticity. Rio de Janeiro—with its dramatic mountain-meets-ocean landscape, vibrant cultural heritage, and pulsating energy—offers precisely...
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 promise of what awaited at the summit kept me moving forward. As the sun...
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 movie set for a historical drama. This UNESCO World Heritage site, nestled in the mountains...
The border between Paraguay and Brazil pulses with a peculiar energy—part chaotic marketplace, part natural wonder, and entirely unlike anywhere else I've visited in my six decades of life. When my old college roommate Jim suggested we meet up with...
Returning to my hometown of Rio de Janeiro always feels like slipping into a familiar rhythm—the *batida* of samba, the embrace of tropical air, the dazzling coastline that shaped my childhood. But experiencing Cidade Maravilhosa through a luxury lens? *Nossa...
As a research scientist accustomed to methodical observation, I've found few environments that reward careful attention quite like Brazil's Pantanal. This vast wetland ecosystem—the world's largest tropical wetland area—presents a fascinating laboratory for solo travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters without...
There's something almost mythical about Fernando de Noronha that reveals itself gradually—like the perfect plot twist in a well-crafted novel. After decades of exploring coastal havens from Chennai to Cape Town, I've developed what my friends call an 'uncanny radar'...
When my retail buying gig unexpectedly sent me to São Paulo last fall, I knew I couldn't leave Brazil without witnessing the legendary Iguazu Falls. But here's the thing—my company wasn't footing the bill for this side adventure, and my...
Returning to Rio always feels like reconnecting with an old flame—familiar yet somehow more exciting each time. As a *carioca* who now calls Tucson home, I've gained a unique perspective on my hometown, especially when it comes to experiencing it...
During my twenty years coordinating corporate retreats across five continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for destinations that balance exclusivity with authentic experiences. Fernando de Noronha—Brazil's volcanic archipelago floating 220 miles off the northeastern coast—stands unrivaled in this category. Last...
São Paulo wasn't initially on my investment radar until a Brazilian tech startup founder insisted I experience the city's culinary landscape before finalizing our deal. What followed was a revelation that transformed my understanding of both Brazilian culture and its...
At sixty-one, most of my Pittsburgh contemporaries are settling into retirement routines of golf and grandchildren. Meanwhile, I'm strapping myself into a harness, about to launch off a platform suspended 30 meters above the Atlantic Forest outside Recife, Brazil. The...
The postcard version of Rio de Janeiro—golden beaches dotted with bronze bodies, samba rhythms pulsing through cobblestone streets, and that iconic Christ the Redeemer blessing it all from above—tells only half the story. As a 61-year-old novelist who's spent decades...