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The Ultimate 2 Week Brazil Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro and Beyond

Daniel Herszberg

July 30, 2024

There’s no denying Brazil is a powerhouse. The largest country in South America, the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world and the world’s 8th largest …

Ultimate Jardins Guide: Best Area to Stay in São Paulo, Brazil

Daniel Herszberg

July 27, 2024

I often describe Jardins as the Beverly Hills or Upper East Side of São Paulo: high-end restaurants, boutique art galleries and an insight into Brazil’s …

Top Things to Do in Belo Horizonte: Brazil’s Most Underrated City

Daniel Herszberg

July 14, 2024

I always describe Belo Horizonte as one of Brazil’s hidden gems. However, without the iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro or the beaches of Recife, …

Self-Guided City Tour of Pampulha: Belo Horizonte’s Architectural District

Daniel Herszberg

July 13, 2024

I often call Belo Horizonte the most underrated city in Brazil. If you’re planning an itinerary for two weeks in Brazil, the odds are you …

Food Insights

Best Restaurants in Belo Horizonte, Brazil for 2024

Daniel Herszberg

July 3, 2024

Belo Horizonte often gets overlooked by visitors to Brazil. Sadly for Béaga (Beh-aga) as it’s lovingly known, it can’t compete with Rio de Janeiro or …

Best 4 Restaurants in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro for 2024

Daniel Herszberg

June 2, 2024

It’s one thing for a city to have global name recognition, and another for a neighborhood. The name ‘Ipanema’ alone brings to the fore the …

Best 5 Restaurants in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Daniel Herszberg

April 20, 2024

Fernando de Noronha is Brazil’s most exclusive destination. I generally have low food expectations for resort towns, but unlike other small beach towns in Northeast …

Plan Your Trip: Before You Go

Visiting Fernando de Noronha: Everything You Need to Know About Brazil’s Most Exclusive Island

Daniel Herszberg

March 26, 2024

If someone asked me how I would define ‘tropical paradise’, I would simply answer: Fernando de Noronha. Closer to Africa than São Paulo, the archipelago …