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Sushi in Rio

The Shock of Expensive Sushi in Rio

When is the last time YOU had to pay $20 for edamame? Never is my answer. Until now. But dining sushi is highly recommended by those who have visited Rio — “You should definitely eat sushi”, they say. Naturally, we had Manu make reservations. Our sushi reservations kept changing from Togu to Ten Kai to Sushi… Read more…

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Rio de Janeiro

How To: Bargain Successfully in Rio

Bargaining in Rio? Make sure you bring your A game (or chicken)! Let’s be honest. $7 Reais for a hand-crafted Brazilian bracelet is really nothing to sneeze about. But when you’re in Rio, on Ipanema beach with hundreds of beach vendors walking back and forth selling anything from beverages to food and bikinis to souvenirs, the… Read more…

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Friends | Ilha Grande

Making Friends in South America

One of the greatest pleasures of traveling abroad is making new friends. On this particular trip to S. America, we came out with two wins! Not only were we blessed to have friends from home join us in South America, but we left with great new memories and new friends we’ve made along the way…. Read more…

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Pastel de Queijo

Top 5 Street Eats in Rio de Janeiro

If you’re a foodies with a flair, Rio is just for you! Yes, food sold on the streets in Rio, or any where for that matter, can be sketchy for sure. My tip always, if it looks off or just not quite there, you’re probably right. Trust your gut and steer clear of the funny… Read more…

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Iguazu Falls

Foz do Iguacu: Parque du Aves

We love birds. So much we’re willing to sacrifice 4 more stamp spaces in our passports crossing the border back to the Brazilian side just to go to Parque du Aves. What can we say, we love birds. Check out the claws on this one.. G’s favorite bird in the entire park.. the flamingo! The… Read more…

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Rio de Janeiro

Porcao Rio: Churrascaria At Its Best

Surprise! Nana’s waiter guy, Thiago from Bar Miniero, not so coincidentally, showed up. Apparently he was so compelled by Nana’s presence at lunch, he called Manu and found out where we were having dinner. Creepy? I think it’s cute. Nana was embarrassed at first but deep down she was smitten too. About Porcao Rio, so… Read more…

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Rio de Janeiro

Reveillon in Photos

Complimentary champagne from our hotel.. Getting the party started in our hotel room.. Looking fresh in our hotel lobby.. The boys.. The girls.. Partying with 14 year olds.. yes, sadly they are 14. Feeling very old. Celebrating NYE on Copacabana Beach Nearly 30 minutes of this! Reveillon in full force.. And.. the grand finale! five-0..

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