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How to Spend 1, 2, or 3 Days in Ouro Preto: The Best Itinerary

How to Spend 1, 2, or 3 Days in Ouro Preto: The Best Itinerary

by Taylor | Sep 21, 2025 | Brazil, Southeast Brazil

Arriving in Ouro Preto from Belo Horizonte feels like you’ve just crossed the Atlantic Ocean into a historic European countryside. Ouro Preto contrasts sharply with much of the rest of the country, which is famous for its beaches, rainforests, and metropolises like...
Blumenau Oktoberfest 2025: Guide to the Largest Outside Germany

Blumenau Oktoberfest 2025: Guide to the Largest Outside Germany

by Taylor | Sep 10, 2025 | Brazil, Southern Brazil

Everyone has heard about Germany’s world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich. However, most people have no idea that a mid-sized city in southern Brazil is home to the second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the world, and it is the largest outside of Germany!  Brazil is...
Everything You Need to Pack for Trekking Lençóis Maranhenses

Everything You Need to Pack for Trekking Lençóis Maranhenses

by Taylor | Aug 11, 2025 | Brazil, Northern Brazil

Having trekked 25 miles across the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, I can say with certainty below is the gear you’ll be glad you packed! Lençóis Maranhenses Packing Summary Clothing: Lightweight, quick drying, and comfortable when wet  Backpack:...
Trekking Lençóis Maranhenses: 20 Things You Need to Know

Trekking Lençóis Maranhenses: 20 Things You Need to Know

by Taylor | Jul 25, 2025 | Brazil, Northeast Brazil

The beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses lies in its simplicity. The endless sand dunes stretching to the horizon, crystal-clear blue lagoons, and oases like the ones you read about in books appear out of nowhere.   Its beauty can only be truly appreciated in person, as you...
How to Visit Brazil’s Dreamiest Island: Fernando de Noronha

How to Visit Brazil’s Dreamiest Island: Fernando de Noronha

by Taylor | Jul 23, 2025 | Brazil, Northeast Brazil

220 miles off the coast of northeast Brazil is a paradise unlike any other – Fernando de Noronha. Until you visit this dreamy island, it is impossible to comprehend the beauty of the beaches, abundant marine life, and striking landscapes awaiting travelers....
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