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Jesus Christ & Knocking #4 off My Bucket List
I arrived into Rio around lunch, and by the afternoon, I was standing at Jesus’ feet. I mentally scratched #4 off my bucket list. The skies were clear, which is ideal when visiting Cristo Redentor, or...
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Sugar Loaf: A Sweet View of Rio
Sugar Loaf Mountain is just something you do when you visit Rio, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Nearly 1,300 feet above the ocean lies this giant mound of granite and quartz, apply named for its...
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A Gringa’s Guide to Rio’s Carnival Parades
The Rio Samba Parade isn’t your run-of-the-mill Carnival celebration. Although, it did begin as a festival with people singing and dancing through the streets. Despite Carnival’s humble roots, these...
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São Clemente: Broadway in Brazil
As promised, I’m presenting each of the samba parades I saw at Rio de Janeiro’s 2012 Carnival celebration. Opening the second night was the São Clemente Samba School. In case you missed it, find out...
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Graffiti Equals Art in Rio
In a place where beach sidewalks are visual feasts, it’s no wonder that art abounds on every blank spot in Rio. If you consider graffiti a form of art. I’m not accustomed to seeing spray...
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Rio’s Hippie Fair
After a Saturday night of bloco parties and general Carnival craziness, I was happy to have a leisurely Sunday morning in Rio. A late breakfast at Gringo Cafe and some shopping was just what I needed....
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Highs and Lows in Rio
It was a hot day in Rio, and the beaches were filled with scantily-clad women and men in their sungas. I, along with the friends I was visiting in Rio, weren’t on the beach. Instead, we were in a car...
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It’s my Birthday and I’ll Write What I Want to
In the words of 1990s rap sensation, DJ KOOL, “Let me clear my throat.” I’m just going to get this out of the way. Today is my birthday. I was born in 1974. I know you’re mentally borrowing from the...
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12 Favorite Posts from 2012
One of my favorite things about the time between Christmas and New Year’s are the end-of-the-year countdowns. Whether it be music, movies, most-shocking celebrity moments, or biggest news events, I’m a...
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On Life and Moving to Brazil
Brazil is the home of Havaianas, samba, the Amazon, Gisele Bündchen, caipirinhas, Carnival, Copacabana, and now, me. That’s right, I’m moving to Brazil. This is not just a whim, a decision made out of...
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Initial Thoughts on Life in Rio de Janeiro
With my first week living in Brazil in the books, I’ve gotten somewhat settled into my new, albeit, temporary apartment in Rio. Acclimation to my Ipanema neighborhood has come a lot quicker than my...
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The Dogs of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I realize many of you are clamoring for the a post featuring the beautiful people of Rio. After all, in Brazil there’s a leggy, svelte supermodel on every corner, and every man is a perfectly chiseled...
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A Practical Guide to Visiting Rio de Janeiro
I’ve written “Your Guide to the Rio World Cup” for Forbes, so if you’re looking for basic Rio recommendations then check that out. This, however, is not that kind of guide. My month anniversary for...
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Fan Faces from the World Cup, Rio de Janeiro
From the opening match between Brazil and Croatia, I knew that I’ve never experienced a sporting event like the World Cup and would probably never see anything like it again. I didn’t fly in for the...
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World Cup and Fútbol—A Teacher and Global Connector of People
Even though I’ve never been a fútbol fan, I knew that living in Brazil during the FIFA World Cup would be an extraordinary experience. As a traveler, I covet unique opportunities, and this was...
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Highs and Lows in Rio
It was a hot day in Rio, and the beaches were filled with scantily-clad women and men in their sungas. I, along with the friends I was visiting in Rio, weren’t on the beach. Instead, we were in a car...
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Highs and Lows in Rio
It was a hot day in Rio, and the beaches were filled with scantily-clad women and men in their sungas. I, along with the friends I was visiting in Rio, weren’t on the beach. Instead, we were in a car...
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It’s my Birthday and I’ll Write What I Want to
In the words of 1990s rap sensation, DJ KOOL, “Let me clear my throat.” I’m just going to get this out of the way. Today is my birthday. I was born in 1974. I know you’re mentally borrowing from the...
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12 Favorite Posts from 2012
One of my favorite things about the time between Christmas and New Year’s are the end-of-the-year countdowns. Whether it be music, movies, most-shocking celebrity moments, or biggest news events, I’m a...
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Initial Thoughts on Life in Rio de Janeiro
With my first week living in Brazil in the books, I’ve gotten somewhat settled into my new, albeit, temporary apartment in Rio. Acclimation to my Ipanema neighborhood has come a lot quicker than my...
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