Brazil is a gluten free travelers dream! Not only is most of the staple food gluten free, but they label all their food products with allergen information as well. I even picked up a bottle of water and found it labeled “Sem Gluten” (without gluten). They also have many ‘health food’ stores with gluten free goods. …
After a long journey from the Costa Verde through Sao Paulo, we finally arrived at our destination – Iguazu Falls. We opted to stay on the Brazilian side (Foz do Iguaçu) of the falls for two nights, after which we would switch to the Argentinian side. We arrived at the very peaceful and beautiful Hostel …
Paraty is a coastal town south of Rio which was settled by the Portuguese in 1667. It has a historic downtown which is closed to cars and has beautifully preserved buildings and churches. We arrived in Paraty from Ilha Grande right as a storm was blowing in but the pretty cobblestone town was a great …
My favourite spot in Brazil, perhaps in the world, is Ilha Grande (Big Island). It is located about 3 hours south of Rio de Janerio, along the Costa Verde (green costa) and this island is paradise on earth. The island is blissfully pedestrian-only, with a small town, and hotels stretching out along the pristine waterfront. …
After 5 days of Carnival madness in Rio de Janerio, we desperately needed a break from the city so we set off to the mountain town of Petropolis. Also known as “The Imperial City of Brazil“, this beautiful colonial town is the location of the second Brazilian Emperor’s summer palace. Only 65kms from Rio, Petropolis …
My travel partner is always one for alternative travel. She has a big concern for social and environmental issues and is constantly investigating hostels with recycling programs and ecological tours. One of the new day tour concepts in Rio de Janerio is touring the local Favela’s, and she was all for it. For those who …
There is very little that can prepare you for a city the size of Rio de Janeiro, especially when it’s during Carnival. Rio is nicknamed the Cidade Maravilhosa or “The Marvelous City” for good reason, its quite stunning with its long white sand beaches, glittering skyrises and beautiful people. Still, I was nervous flying into …
Rio de Janeiro (“River of January”) is the second-largest city in Brazil and the biggest city I have even been to. Rio is known for its beautiful natural setting, carnival, samba, its beaches (Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon) and its crime (ever watched City of God?). Rio has a population of around 11 million people and …
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