Praia do Cachorro

— Although Trip Advisor does not list this beach as the most beautiful in the world (Praia do Sancho gets that honor), Praia do Cachorro (Dog’s Beach) is a beautifully secluded beach right in the heart of Fernando de Noronha … Read More

Ponte dos Ingleses

— Ponte dos Ingleses (Englishmen Bridge) is also known as Ponte Metálica (Metallic Bridge). It is located in Fortaleza, the capital of the Brazilian northeastern state of Ceará. The bridge began its construction in September 1921, and the name Englishmen … Read More

Amazon’s Opera House

— When we visited Manaus (Amazonas) in 2014, I made sure our hotel would be within walking distance to this majestic opera house. In fact, the view from our balcony can be seen in another entry here. On our second … Read More

From the Homeland

— I don’t nearly post as many shots of my hometown as I probably should. A city known for its seafood cuisine, beaches and stunning sunsets, Fortaleza takes pride in her laid-back lifestyle. Along the Beira-Mar Avenue, several places have … Read More

Dois Irmãos

— This Christmas, while spending time with our family in Brazil, we took 4 days off to visit the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, off the northeast coast of Brazil. The archipelago comprises 21 islands, but only one is inhabited. What … Read More

Amazon Hammocks

Boats are commonplace when it comes to traveling the Amazon River. In Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, travelers must arrive early to their boats if they want to catch a privileged location to set up their … Read More

Teatro Amazonas

Built during the Belle Époque in the late 1800s during the rubber boom, the Amazon Theatre is an opera house in Brazil‘s heart of the Amazon jungle. Almost all construction materials were imported from Europe via the Amazon River: tiles … Read More

Lagoa do Banana

This is one of those popular places in Fortaleza on weekends. It is about 45 minutes from downtown and very near the beaches of Cumbuco, Icaraí and Barra do Cauípe. It can sometimes get noisy with music and motor boats, … Read More

Santos, São Paulo

— The largest port in Latin America, Santos is a gem of a city! Only 49 miles (79 km) away from the capital of São Paulo, Santos offers both ocean and mountain views. The Serra do Mar separates the city … Read More

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