A few years ago, I embarked on a 6-month trip across the Brazilian countryside with my trailer. While I was still in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region (read the post ), I met Helinho, a unique character and the son of the owner of the hostel where I was parked. During one of our late-night conversations about life, he mentioned a place called Terra Ronca, just over 4 hours away. I confess I had never heard of it, and I asked him to repeat the story several times until I fully

When we think about traveling to the Northeast of Brazil, the first thing that comes to mind are the region's paradise beaches. This is obvious, as the Northeastern coast covers more than 3,300km (2,050 miles), corresponding to 45% of the Brazilian coastline. The Sertão, which is what we call the interior of the Northeast (the backlands), is often undervalued by us Brazilians , and to be honest, I believe there is even a little prejudice when we think about the region. Despit

Forget everything you know about traditional museums! Deep in the heart of Brazil, nestled among the lush Atlantic Forest of Minas Gerais, lies Inhotim . This isn't just a museum; it's the world’s largest open-air art museum and a breathtaking botanical garden rolled into one. You can spend a day exploring a jungle paradise, where contemporary art installations pop up unexpectedly between tropical plants. Inhotim is a place designed to engage all your senses. You won't just l

Samaúma, the queen of the Amazon We consider ourselves well-traveled people; after all, we've been around the world, visited several countries, discovered new cultures, met different people, and eaten some very strange foods. But even so, we hadn't been to one of the most sensational and incredible places on the planet: the Amazon. And, mind you, it's right next door! But even for Brazilians, the Amazon isn't so trivial. I would say that only 30% of our friends have been th

According to Google, Izakaya is a Japanese pub or informal tavern that serves a good variety of drinks and small dishes. In my opinion, besides being a style of restaurant, an Izakaya is a feeling . A good Izakaya is one where you feel comfortable spending hours without being in a rush to leave. I don't know if it's part of Japanese etiquette, but the pressure to turn over tables and ensure the restaurant has 'flow' doesn't happen here. In the US, for example, it's super co

Barra do Cahy - Cumuruxatiba - Bahia In October 2023, we had planned a road trip to the South of Brazil, but a week before the start of our vacation, a major storm advanced from Argentina and ended up flooding several cities we were going to visit. Unfortunately, this happens every year in Brazil, and although we don't have major natural disasters like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, floods are quite common in the Southeast and South of Brazil. Since we hadn't booked anyth

Rio's culinary scene is sizzling!  For a long time, if you were looking for a truly great meal here, your options were, shall we say, a bit limited. This famously bohemian city's culinary heart beat strongest in its time-honored botecos  (small bars) and classic, unfussy local joints. But things have changed, and quickly! Rio de Janeiro's food scene has hit a dynamic new gear. A vibrant wave of contemporary restaurants has emerged, delivering a fascinating new cuisine that ef

In 2023, we decided to do something unconventional during Carnival for a young couple in their 30s: relax far away from the mess and confusion of the carnival street parties (bloquinhos). Anyone who has been to Brazil during Carnival knows that this is not so simple, as the entire country stops for four and a half days to celebrate, dance and drink. Anyway, we decided that this year would be different for us. We wanted a little bit of peace! Since we had just bought a some ca

Pontões Capixabas - Sunrise in Pancas Last year, we took a road trip to Bahia, and on the way back, we were unsure about where to stop. After having a cold beer, we decided to open the map and thought, "Why not stop somewhere in Espírito Santo?" The question sounded like an invitation to do something completely unusual and different, and we decided that would be our stop. This might sound silly, but when we think about traveling within Brazil, we rarely think of Espírito San

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What if I tell you there's a place just a few hours from São Paulo literally called "Beautiful Island"? Well, believe it or not, that place is Ilhabela! Praia do Jabaquara - Ilhabela In my opinion, Ilhabela is one of the most magical destinations on the São Paulo coast. But it isn't just about its beautiful and unique beaches , but it also boasts an abundance of stunning waterfalls , and incredible hiking trails to be explored. How to get there? “Ilha” (as I like to call it)

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