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Brazil Safety Guide: What Tourist Need to Know Before Visiting
Brazil, home of the samba, celebrates energetic parties, welcoming locals, and vibrant culture. Attracting drones of people each year whether it’s for Carnival, New Years, or a beach vacation— Brazil is the place to be! But, like many destinations, locals and visitors talk about crime and safety when discussing travel to Brazil. Thankfully, I stayed…
Top 10 Things To Do & See in Rio
If you’re looking for the ultimate block party then Pedra do Sal is the place for you. Here travelers and locals dance to samba, Brazilian funk, and American/international pop music in the streets! Once you step onto the scene the smoke scent of barbecue hits you, and vendors line the streets selling caipirinhas and party…
5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil
5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Brazil Portuguese is Brazil’s Primary Language The Portuguese colonized Brazil, so despite being located in South America among other Spanish-speaking countries, Brazilians speak Portuguese. More often than not, if you try to speak English or Spanish to a local, they will not understand you. Exceptions can be made…
The Ultimate 2025 Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
Imagine this — you’re on the beach as the sun sets behind the Morro Dois Irmaos mountains — casting a golden hue over the sky. You have a chilled coconut in one hand and garlic steamed-corn in another. Children are tossing a foot ball in a ring along the shoreline and samba music thrums in…
Complete Travel Guide to Lamu, Kenya: Where to Stay, What to Do & When to Go
Where is Lamu? Lamu, Kenya is a charming island located off the east coast of Africa. Resting alongside the Indian ocean, Lamu is part of an Archipelago that includes Lamu Old Town, Manda, and Pate Island. Thanks to Lamu’s proximity to the equator and Indian ocean, the weather is often hot and tropical for most…
