The first and only time I’ve been on an ambulance was on a hot winter night (mid June in the southern hemisphere) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at a big club called The Week. The Week is usually a gay club, but that particular night a big name Brazilian DJ was coming to play, and the […]
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What it was like to be at the World Cup in Brazil
The World Cup is arguably the most important sporting event in the world, and by the number of Cups it has won, Brazil is arguably the most important football nation in the world. Finally, no one will argue with the fact that Brazilians love to have fun and know how to throw a party! I was […]
Highly recommended Brazilian destination – Paraty
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.
Illegal border crossing to Paraguay
When I left Florianopolis, I took a 14 hour bus to Foz do Iguaçú not only to see the famous waterfalls, but also for my curiosity about the tri-country border. I had read on the internet that the Brazilian-Paraguayan border is delineated by a river which is crossed by a bridge called Ponte da Amizade. […]
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 […]
Clubbing Etiquette Brazil: The Unspoken Rules of a Brazilian Nightclub
Scenario: Brazilian girl dances on the dance floor of the club with a couple of her friends. Guy approaches her and starts talking to her. Guy offers to buy her a drink, girl throws him a look and skeptically says no thanks. Guy stays with the girl the rest of the night dancing and talking. […]
Introducing my favorite spot in Floripa
I’m written a lot about living in Florianopolis, but never explained why this island is so great. Simply put, Florianopolis is a paradise for beach and nature lovers. Today I will introduce to you my favorite part of Florianopolis, the famous Joaquina sand dunes (Dunas da Joaquina). The sand dunes stretch between the middle of […]
Getting out of the hostel life
Hostels are a great place to meet new friends and fellow travelers, and those that have stayed in a hostel would be able to relate to participating in the icebreaking activity called “Where are you from?”, “How long are you traveling for?”, and “Where are you going next?” Florianopolis was my first stop after leaving […]
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 […]
