The Brazilian town that surprised me the most by its beauty was Paraty. Having gone to Paraty with no prior information other than that it was beautiful, I was shocked by how gorgeous it really was.
Beach
A comprehensive guide to the beaches of Florianopolis
Floripa literally has more than a hundred beaches. How do you choose which one to go to? Here’s a quick guide to determine which one is for you. From the foodie, to the active, to the lgbt.. there is a beach for everyone here. The Famous Beaches Praia de Jurerê: Come here to admire mansions […]
How to order a Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil
Caipirinha, Caipifruta, Caipiroska, Caipisake… which would you like? “Caipirinha” is the national Brazilian cocktail. The first caipirinha I ever tried in Brazil rocked my world! It is perfect for a hot day on the beach; the traditional version uses the acidity of lime and sweetness of sugar to balance out the burn of the cachaça […]
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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9 Peculiar Phenomena on the Brazilian Beach
The Beach is one of the most important social venues for a Brazilian. After having passed some months on the beaches of Brazil, I’ve summarized a couple phenomena that I’ve only seen happen on Brazilian beaches. Agglomeration Brazilians are social creatures, so they all conglomerate at the position on the beach with the most people, […]