Brasil

While I was wandering around the village, Alberto, my guide, approached me with a sneaky smile on my face. He said to me quietly, "So, do you want to experience the real Amazon tonight?" If you know me well, then you would know that there was not a moment of...

After my play-date with the monkeys it was time for lunch. One of the things that I most fondly remember about the eco-lodge were the huge gourmet meals they prepared three times a day. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. I am certain I easily gained five pounds while...

I love those first moments when you have stepped foot in a new place that has intrigued you for ages. Whether it has intrigued you because it is famous or because you have a particular fascination with it or because it is incredibly remote and was a feat to get...

If you have been following my posts regarding my trip to Brasil, then you have already stepped into the world of Casa 32. So, I am sure you can understand then why I chose to remain there for my last day in Rio. I could have gone to one of...

Since it was our last night out in Rio (or so I thought, stay tuned for that misadventure), we simply had to paint the town red! I had heard from countless people that Lapa was the place to be, thus we hopped on the subway (Rio really does have one...