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Visconde de Mauá, the best hidden stopover between Rio and São Paulo
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
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Pancas: a rocky hidden gem in Espirito Santo
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....
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São Sebastião: 6 Things to Do Beyond the Beaches to Escape São Paulo
We just got back from a year-long trip around the world, and after all the amazing places we visited, one thing became crystal clear: we...
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Feeling fancy? 7 restaurants to have dinner in São Paulo
São Paulo's food scene is famous worldwide , and it's a goldmine of options for all kinds of tastes and budgets. With amazing new spots...
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The ultimate weekend itinerary in São Paulo
São Paulo may not be the best tourist destination in Brazil, and to be honest, if you have limited time here, I don't think São Paulo...
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Boipeba: The Bahian island that stole my heart
I've visited many places around the world and I'm a huge enthusiast of Brazil, but I have to confess: Bahia is my great passion . It has...
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Complete Guide to Paraty: From Colonial Center to Hidden Beaches
Want a mix of beaches and a historic atmosphere? Paraty  is definitely the place. Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, it's a city...
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What to do and see in Florianópolis, the "Magic Island"
Florianópolis, affectionately known as Floripa , is the capital of Santa Catarina state . Despite being in Brazil's South, where it only...
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Where to Enjoy Winter Near São Paulo?
Brazil is a tropical country, and it's hard to say we have a very consistent winter. However, we're often caught by surprise by cold...
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Discover Ilhabela: São Paulo's "Beautiful Island" Paradise!
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...
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Santos, the closest beach to São Paulo
Santos is internationally known as the place where the greatest football player of all time became a legend. Pelé arrived in 1956 as a...
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Where to stay in Rio? Top 5 neighborhoods
If you don't know where to stay in Rio , you came to the right place! Like any city, Rio has good and bad neighborhoods. But it has a...
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CaraÃva: my dream little village in Bahia
Sunset at CaraÃva River If I were to choose my next vacation, I would definitely go to Bahia . Besides the perfect climate - sun all year...
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Where to have lunch on a regular weekend in São Paulo?
I lived in São Paulo for over fifteen years and one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things after a week of hard work was going out to...
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Pirenópolis, a hidden gem in central Brazil
Piri, as we affectionately call it, is one of those small towns with a colonial air, old houses, a main church, and cobblestone streets...
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Chapada dos Veadeiros, a lost paradise in central Brazil
In 2020, I embarked on a six-month road trip across Brazil in my trailer, and one of the most incredible places I visited was São Jorge,...
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My top 3 picks for sushi in São Paulo
I love to eat and sushi is definitely my favorite food. I've been to Japan twice and, believe it or not, São Paulo has sushi restaurants...
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Best beaches close to São Paulo that worth visiting and you probably haven't though about
São Paulo is an incredible city for countless reasons, but its proximity to the coast is undoubtedly one of the things I love most . Many...
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Where to stay in São Paulo? The top 5 neighborhoods in the city
Avenida Paulista Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a trip. In a huge city like São Paulo, this is even more important....
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Tips for visiting São Paulo from a local
São Paulo is a gigantic city! Over 11 million people live in the metropolitan area and, like any big city, there are several problems...
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