One of the culinary traditions of Brazil that attracts the most attention of tourists is the use of Dende Oil, especially in the state of Bahia. This region of the country received a great African influence that resulted, among other…
What is Brazilian BBQ called? Brazilian BBQ style is an exceptional way (the best in my opinion) to enjoy the real flavors of good meat. It happens because our BBQ technique was developed over the years to enhance the true…
The Amazon Rainforest is the most important ecosystem on Earth. It’s the region with the higher biodiversity on the planet, and the total area of the biome it’s distributed between 9 countries, but most of it is located in Brazilian…
Pantanal is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. A true treasure full of animals and beautiful landscapes. In addition, and that’s something I’m very proud to share as a Brazilian, it’s an area of high preservation: according to…
As a Brazilian born and bred, every time I’m traveling to the United States at least one time I hear a question about the Favelas in Brazil. But that’s understandable, this kind of urban settlement is present in pretty much…
The Amazon River is the largest in the world in terms of extension and volume of water. With 6992 kilometers, it runs through the north of South America and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. These murky and mysterious waters are…
One of the questions about traveling to Brazil that I hear the most from my friends in the United States that never went to Brazil is “where is the Jesus statue that is always in the movies in Brazil?”. Some…
Brazil tends to be seen as a mysterious place for everyone that doesn’t live here. For me, as a Brazilian born and bred it’s funny to talk to people from different countries and listen to their crazy questions about my…
Are there dolphins in the Amazon River? The Amazon River is one of Brazil’s most incredible and mysterious places. Even for me, as a Brazilian born and bred, it’s hard to believe how diverse and important this environment is to…
Are Fruits Expensive in Brazil? Sometimes is hard to write about a subject, but writing about the amazing variety of fruits in my beloved country is nothing but a pleasure for me, for a simple reason: one of my favorite…
