12 sites you shouldn’t miss in mega city São Paulo

Best things you can do in Brazils largest city São Paulo, a mega city containing 18 million people, has a lot to offer. For those who love big cities, nightlife, museums and culture check out the list below of all you can do in Brazil’s economic hub. The city was founded by Jesuit missionaries on …

Why are there so many Japanese people living in Brazil

Learning about Japanese culture in Brazil This question; ‘Why are there so many Japanese people living in Brazil?’ I have asked myself since I moved to Brazil. In a lot of major cities there is a thriving Japanese community with dance, music, architecture and restaurants. In Rio de Janeiro in the Botanical garden there is …

Important information you need to know before traveling to Brazil

Be well prepared for your trip to Brazil Brazil is an incredible country for traveling around. The cities are vibrant, full of life and adventure but it can also be quite daunting to move around a country that is this large. The customs of the country may be very different from your own and the …

What you need to know before your visit to Curitiba 

Curitiba, located in the state of Paraná, is a remarkable city known for its cleanliness, organization, and abundant greenery. The city features numerous trees lining the streets and has a lot of parks. Home to 1.7 million residents, Curitiba has a subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters. The city grew to one of …

Portuguese phrases you need when you are in Brazil

Learn Portugese for your trip to Brazil Why is it practical or even necessary to learn some Portuguese phrases? Brazil is the only country in South America that doesn’t speak Spanish. The main language of the country is Portuguese but there are other languages that are spoken, most of them are indigenous languages. There are …

Best ways to travel to Atíns, Brazil

If you want to explore the dunes of Lençoins Maranhenses, the easiest place you can stay in is the larger town of Barreirinhas. There are more amenities here and many restaurants to choose from. But the smaller town of Atíns is well worth the effort. The larger town has more restaurants and amenities and from …

All you need to know before you go to Lençoins Maranhenses

Tips and tricks  One of the most unique places in Brazil is Lençoins Maranhenses. Lots of people know the beautiful waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu but haven’t heard about this marvelous place. Lencois Maranhenses consists of a desert/ dune area located on the north coast of Brazil and it extends up to 40 km inland. …