Two weeks ago I was heading of to Brasil for a few days to just “be” in one of my favorite countries. With the possible exception of England, I have revisited Brasil more than I have any other country. This was my 8th, and God willing, not my last trip to this country that I enjoy… Read more
Nothing, I repeat nothing, is quite like a night at a samba school rehearsal in the weeks leading up to Carnival. You can certainly have a great night at a corner bar or at the most exclusive night club in New York City, but the experience you’ll have at a samba school trumps both of those… Read more
My very first trip to Rio back in 1999 was unusually short for a first visit. I wanted to surprise my mother on her 50th birthday with a trip to a city she’d only heard about in books and on records, but seemed to love as if she were a native Carioca. Due to limited funds… Read more
Dream Big! Go hard or go home! That’s what I was yelling in my head as I came up with my travel wish list for 2013. I may be stretching a bit, but why the hell not?? Here’s my list of places I really hope to make it to this year (organized by brand new countries… Read more
When I lived in Fortaleza in northeastern Brasil back in 2008, I wanted to pick up something from one of the Candomble (Afro Brazilian religion) stores. The small shop had rows upon rows of saints and spirit statues along with objects and clothes used in the Candomble ceremonies. I ended up picking up this statue of… Read more
Today I am beginning the 15 day Travel Blog Challenge. Each day for the next 15 days, I will write a post on a different travel topic. I found this challenge on another friend’s blog and thought it would be a good way to get me back in the habit of writing…so here goes. Day 1… Read more