The Most Beautiful City in Brazil: Ouro Preto
(Things to see and do in Ouro Preto below, and resources for hotels and guidebooks at the bottom of this post.) Before leaving on…
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What to do in Minas Gerais: The Gardens at Inhotim
While planning what to do in Minas Gerais before our road trip there last year, I was surprised to find something right up my…
Unexpected Beauty: Windows & Doors of Minas Gerais, Brazil
I knew the historic towns of Minas Gerais, Brazil, would be nice, but I didn’t expect the special atmosphere and beauty that we found in each…
Tiradentes, the Cutest Town in Brazil?
One of the pleasures of travel is that you never know what you will find. I’d heard about the small town of Tiradentes–that it was…
The Best of Sao Paulo: Parque Ibirapuera
São Paulo is the world’s 9th largest city by population and also happens to be where my husband was born and raised. It’s a…
A Guide to the Fruit in Brazil: Types of Tropical Fruit
When traveling to Brazil to visit family, one of the things that I look forward to the most is the fruit in Brazil. Not…
A Guide to Cheap Eats in Brazil
As soccer fans begin to rain down on Brazil for the Olympics, they need to know what to eat without spending a fortune. Many…
Where to See the Art of Brazil
Most people don’t realize that Brazil is a very artsy place. When I first went there, I was surprised to see art everywhere…from the…
30 Things to Do in São Paulo, Brazil
…a.k.a. “reasons to get inspired to visit São Paulo” because this is one cool city! If you are looking for things to do in…
Home in Brazil in Photos
In a way, Brazil is my second home. All of my husband’s family lives there, and we visit them about once a year for…