Not all of our time in São Paulo was spent stuffing our faces with giant burgers and other nostalgic food and drink. On Sunday, the rain let up, allowing us to take to the streets and explore.The weather was still overcast and a bit chilly, but the day was so full of color that I barely ... Read More about Colorful & Curious Vila Madalena
Sao Paulo American Style
Tom and I visited São Paulo this again weekend, in the hopes of creating a makeshift 4th of July celebration to honor our native country, the great U.S.A. As much as we've loved integrating ourselves into the Brazilian culture, we're still proud Americans and we wanted to do our homeland proud on ... Read More about Sao Paulo American Style
Traveling Slow in Brazil
It's been three months since we left D.C. for an extended period of traveling slow in Brazil. Three months is plenty of time to turn what once seemed like a crazy decision into the norm. Slowly but surely, we've grown accustomed to the Brazilian lifestyle. And though we're far from experts, we feel ... Read More about Traveling Slow in Brazil
Planning a Trip to Paraty
I've been gushing about our trip to Paraty for two weeks, but I promise this is the last time. It's amazing that we saw so much and made such a connection to the place in just three short days. These are just the odd bits and pieces that didn't fit into the other posts, some logistical ... Read More about Planning a Trip to Paraty
Our Road Trip from Sao Paulo to Paraty
Hmmm maybe this isn't the best way to get to Paraty. The thought quickly came to mind during our road trip from Sao Paulo to Paraty in Brazil this past weekend. The journey was full of adventure, incredible views, and some truly anxious moments on the road. It's pretty amazing that this view is ... Read More about Our Road Trip from Sao Paulo to Paraty