22 articles tagged with brazil travel
When my boss asked me to scope out emerging designers in São Paulo last fall, I nearly dropped my coffee. Brazil had been on my bucket list forever, but the budget they offered was *laughably* tight. Challenge accepted! What followed...
As I stepped onto my hotel balcony that first morning in Rio de Janeiro, the interplay of golden light against the dramatic topography immediately transported me back to my first dental conference in Brazil fifteen years ago. The city's unique...
The first time I set foot on Santa Catarina Island, I was immediately struck by Florianópolis's dual personality. This Brazilian gem—affectionately called 'Floripa' by locals—presents couples with a delightful conundrum: beach or forest? Modern luxury or rustic charm? Eastern lagoon...
The rhythm of Rio isn't just in its samba—it's in the footfalls of early morning beach runners, the hushed whispers in century-old monasteries, and the vinyl crackle from hole-in-the-wall record shops tucked between the city's famous facades. After logging miles...
When most people think of Rio de Janeiro, images of golden sand beaches and samba dancers immediately come to mind. But during my recent winter visit to this vibrant Brazilian metropolis, I discovered that Rio's true magic extends far beyond...
Last month, what started as a standard business trip to São Paulo transformed into one of the most extraordinary adventures of my life. With meetings wrapping up earlier than expected, I seized the opportunity to extend my stay and venture...
As the small aircraft began its descent toward Fernando de Noronha, I pressed my face against the window like an excited child. The emerald archipelago, surrounded by waters in impossible shades of blue, emerged from the Atlantic like a mirage....