Everyone knows that Rio is famous for its Carnaval, which happens every year around end of February and beginning of March. The official carnival holiday goes for 4 days from Friday to the Monday, though block parties go on all week long. But this post is not about the carnaval activities, but rather the very […]
Biking in Florianopolis
If you’ve never done this before / didn’t know it’s possible, do it!! Biking on the beach is AMAZING! No, you don’t sink into the sand if you are biking along the wet part, in between where the waves reach and dry sand… That was my first doubt too! Note though that ocean water (salt) […]
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Electronic clubs & parties in Florianopolis
Here is a list of the hottest electronic clubs in Florianopolis. Also, head to the party prepared with my tips on Clubbing etiquette in Brazil… what to wear, when to go, and what to expect! P12 (Dayclub, 2pm-10pm, Jurerê Internacional) P12 is a BEAUTIFUL Dayclub located in the Posh area of Jurere Internacional, right next to […]
Clubbing & Electronic Music Tips in Brazil, with a focus on Florianopolis
Brazilians call Florianopolis endearingly the Island of Magic. The whole coastal region of the state of Santa Catalina is also nicknamed the Ibiza of South America, and for good reason. it’s a summer vacation hot-spot popular among Brazilians, and parties here attract a crowd of beautiful Brazilians (most of whom are from other parts of Brazil […]
Electronic clubber’s guide to Brazil
I am writing a series of posts about electronic music clubbing in Brazil based on my first hand experience and word on the street, for the dance music lovers and international clubbers out there! This first two posts are about the electronic clubs in Floripa, and tips on electronic clubbing in Floripa. I will write […]
Another beautiful day in Floripa!
…just kidding, the clouds kind of give it away, it was cold and windy. We are going into Autumn here now in the South of Brazil! Residents for Florianópolis said to me though that in May, it will actually be warmer than April (so called phenomenon Veranico de Maio; little summer of May), before getting […]
Don’t be afraid to travel by yourself, LADIES in particular!!
On the day after my 25th birthday, I was sitting in a hostel my Buenos Aires (Hostel Estoril Terraza, great hostel by the way), and decided to write a public message on Facebook about my trip. Prior to leaving New York in the middle of January, I had only told a couple close friends about […]
The Last of the Volkswagen Microbuses (Kombis)
For those of you who are old enough and/or LOST fans, seeing a Volkswagen microbus may remind you of the TV show LOST – the van Hurley found in the jungle that belonged to the Dharma Initiative So you can imagine my excitement when I spotted one on my first trip to Brazil.. then I saw […]
How to ask people “where they’re from” – The Brazilian way is the best way! :)
“Where are you from?” is a question that people ask each other all the time. When I’m on the road, I reply that “I’m from New York.” Now, when I am talking to Europeans and some less racially diverse Latin American countries, sometimes things get a little weird. The person would say awkwardly, “Oh. But I mean […]