Brazil

A Little Guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carioca Pronunciation /ˌkarɪˈəʊkə/ NOUN 1 A native of Rio de Janeiro. ‘One is a nordestino or a mineiro (native of the state of Minas Gerais) or a carioca (native of the city of Rio de...

The Two Tourist Things Absolutely Worth Doing when You Visit Rio

You know how it is, you visit some famous world city, a place where all the tourists go, but you don't want to stand out. No fanny pack and wide brimmed-hat with Bermuda shorts for you! You watched...

The 5 Best Vegan Eats in Rio de Janeiro

When I went to Brazil earlier this year, I really didn't expect much culinary variety as a vegan. I thought it'd be mostly rice and beans (which I wouldn't have hated, to be honest) and a lot of...

15 Things I'd Rather Do Than Attend Carnival in Brazil

OLINDA, BRAZIL (March 3, 2019) It’s official. Not everyone loves a parade. As I walked through the streets of the quaint Brazilian city of Olinda during its historic, annual carnival, I began to...

3 Most Stunning Beaches in Rio de Janeiro State

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its lively beaches. Copacabana and Ipanema are two of the world's most sought after beaches. Don't get us wrong, their energetic atmosphere is contagious. But what...