I’m flying back to Bahia for the final leg of the trip.
Browsing Category Around the Globe
Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.
São Paulo Epitomizes Why I Love Brazil
The setting wasn’t ideal for a major Eureka moment.
São Paulo’s Unique Way of Saying “Welcome Back!”
It’s okay, São Paulo. I’m not mad.
It’s Another (Lovely) World, Just Two Hours from Rio
All the not-so-loveable sides of Rio are a distant memory once on the other side of the Puente Río-Niterói.
I’m Lost, but I Did Find Nemo and Baby Shark
I’ve been looking forward to Carnival for months, and now it’s over. This is terrifying.
It’s the Ultimate “Purge” [Rio Carnival Day 5]
Welcome to day 5 of Carnival, aka “the purge.”