“But… why Canada?” “Because that’s where we live?” Oh, kiddo… I don’t want to go home either. But that’s life.
Browsing Category Brazil, Argentina and Chile – Winter 2016
People of Rio – The City Where Several Worlds Cross Paths
My final verdict on Brazil? As a backpacker, I love the country. But I don’t think I would live here.
Jesus, This Ain’t Easy – Visiting the Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro
Christ, this was harder than it should have been! Guess what: Jesus is a popular dude. Ah. Who would have known.
Flavours of Brazil – New Bread Addiction Plus Other Local Delicacies
I developed an addiction to pão de queijo, these little balls of tapioca with cheese.
Yesterday and Tomorrow in Rio Centro
We used to avoid Rio Centro because it was dodgy and not so safe. It still is in a way—I wouldn’t wander around in the streets after dark—but Rio de Janeiro feels safer and the downtown area is undergoing major renovation and improvements for the upcoming Olympics.
Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches
If you want to go to Copacabana beach, don’t follow the Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana. Brazilian logic.