40 Fascinating Facts on Brazil
Far from being a jungle paradise Brazil has both the largest rainforest and the biggest city in Latin America. You have cowboys in the South and Wild West Stories from…
Tiradentes – How to Wangle Two Independence Days
Tiradentes, a quaint town hidden in Minas Gerais that has EVERYTHING to do with Brazilian Independence Day. A guide and a few tips on how exactly to wangle an extra…
Brazilian Women Everyone Should Know
From the word go Brazilian women had their fingers in all Brazil’s big pie moments. Campaigning, saving the planet and inspiring all women around the world, I think there’s a…
Trading Million Dollar Paintings for Brazilian Painters
More often than not, our lessons, galleries and dining rooms are filled with the European painters, however, there is a delicious boldness in the geometric shapes, vivacious colors and campaigns…
Documentaries on the War on Drugs in Latin America
Quality documentaries have this power to pull you in and spark your curiosity. Here I have watched, reviewed and applauded four documentaries with thought-provoking perspectives on the War on Drugs…
Brazilian Music Playlist – including Musica Popular Brasileira, Ska and Forró
Brazilian music is a well kept secret and it seems few outside its tropical boarder are aware that it boasts a far more extensive variety than the classic Bossa Nova…