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…
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…
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…
There’s no day in Rio de Janeiro like a day with Manu! 9:00pm: late night call. So I get this call in our hotel room not long after we checked in. And all I hear on the other end is, “Hey Baby.. Ready for tomorrow?” Right then and there I knew tomorrow was going to… Read more…
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…
Parque Das Aves located near Foz do Iguacu hosts some of the most exotic birds in South America. We spent a day here with some funky flamingos and taunting toucans.
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…
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…
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..
New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro. Reveillon
