Christmas in Brazil (and why you should accept rides from strangers!)
A few days before I left for Brazil, my coworker, Nancy, commented that I was a brave person; she said that she was impressed that I not only moved to Chicago by myself, but also that I travel to...
View ArticleCircuito do Abraao, Ilha Grande
Views en route to Circuito do Abraao After sleeping in a bit, I decided to spend my second day on Ilha Grande by exploring the island. This is always a bit more challenging when it’s swelteringly hot...
View ArticleDois Rios, Ilha Grande
There are so many beautiful beaches on Ilha Grande, that you almost don’t know where to begin. As there are no cars on the island, many are accessible by foot only. Such is the case for Dois Rios...
View ArticleBoat tour of Ilha Grande
It’s not a proper holiday without some rest and relaxation. Having completed two big hikes, Eliza and I decided to spend the day on a boat tour of Ilha Grande. We didn’t have anything booked ahead...
View ArticleAventureiro: The best beach on Ilha Grande
By this point in the trip, you’d think I would have become sick of beaches. But alas, there was one more on my list: the elusive Aventureiro, far off on the Southwest corner of Ilha Grande. Due to...
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