Category: South America
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Giving Birth in Brazil as an American: Prenatal Care, C-Section Costs & My Recife Experience
I gave birth by C-section at Real Hospital Português in Recife. Here’s what prenatal care, the hospital, the doctors and the baby’s paperwork cost as a foreigner.
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Porto de Galinhas from Recife: Our Long Weekend Guide
How we did Porto de Galinhas from Recife on a long weekend: the Uber ride down, our tiny beachfront Airbnb, the natural pools at low tide, and where we ate.
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20+ Best Restaurants and Cafés in Recife, Brazil (By Neighborhood)
Where to eat in Recife, Brazil, by neighborhood: Boa Viagem, Pina, the North Zone, Olinda and Piedade, with prices, tips, and an FAQ for first-time visitors.
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Rio de Janeiro in 5 Days: The Ultimate Itinerary for First-Timers
Rio is one of my favorite cities. I’ve written about it a few times now, but I wanted to put together a sample 5-day Rio de Janeiro itinerary that covers all the major highlights. You could easily spend two weeks in Rio and still have things left to see. Between…
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Cartagena Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Beach Clubs, Restaurants & Nightlife
Cartagena is the Miami of South America: colorful, humid, and made for celebrating. Here’s where to stay, which beach club to pick, where to eat, and where to party.
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Why I Took a Solo Bachelorette Trip
It was not my intention to take a solo bachelorette trip. My fiancé and I got engaged in January, and we were married by May, so there just wasn’t much time to plan and actually pull off a proper bachelorette party. In my dream world, my friends and I would…
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30 Pictures that will Inspire you to Visit Quito, Ecuador
30 of my favorite photos from Quito, Ecuador: the Teleférico cable car, Quilotoa Crater Lake, cloudy city views, miske tastings, Mindo zip-lining, chocolate-making, and the colonial streets of Old Town.
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São Paulo Speakeasies & Rooftop Bars: 15 Best Spots
A bookstore with a secret door, cocktails inside an old bank vault, rooftop bars 41 floors up, and clubs that go until sunrise. Here are 15 of the best speakeasies, rooftops and dance spots in São Paulo.
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What to Buy in Brazil: Brazilian Brands Worth Shopping For
Wondering what to buy in Brazil? Here are the Brazilian clothing, shoe, beauty, and haircare brands I think are worth shopping for while you’re here.
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São Paulo Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & See
Planning a trip to São Paulo, Brazil? From incredible food and Japanese-Brazilian culture in Liberdade to street art, museums, city views, and Ibirapuera Park, here are my favorite things to do, eat, and see in São Paulo.