Cris and Vila Madalena
OMG! I had these posts pending to be drafted in my inbox at the end of May 2013. Almost a year later, …
Favorite Foods of a 13 year old
A post about an observation and realization…about food. This is our 3rd trip together to Brasil, and is by far the longest …
Tia Tania’s Feijoada
Feijoada is a slow-cooked stew with black beans and meats, usually cuts of pork or beef, and beef /pork parts (ears, tail, …
Visit to Vovô
We arrived to São Paulo via the domestic airport and took at R$40 ride to Aunt Tania, Uncle Joaquim, and Cousin Raquel's …
Beach Vendors Observed
Our first day in Brasil, of course we went to the beach. We are staying in the middle of Copacabana in a …
Charms of Kennedy Park, Lima
Our hotel, Hotel Mariel (was three stars, and okay), was well located and a 5 minute walk to Kennedy Park in Miraflores. …
Central Restaurante, Lima
We were fiscally irresponsible and went to another fancy lunch before we left Lima. It was no. 50 on the World’s 50 …
Lunch at Astrid & Gastón, Lima
Upon researching dining in Lima, Astrid & Gastón pops up every time. It is known as one of, or THE best restaurants …