Life, Brazil and Resilience!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24 °C, overcast with the rain continuing. Life is an incredible journey filled with twists and turns, and perhaps the most astonishing aspect is its ever-changing nature. It’s remarkable how we can tuck ourselves into bed, overwhelmed by melancholy and sadness, only to wake up the following day brimming with happiness and enthusiasm. Conversely, we might […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC and a lot of rain. As I looked out of my window, I saw a familiar sight, a grey sky continuously shedding tears. The rain had been pouring down incessantly for several days, making it impossible to exercise outdoors. Jumping rope? Out of the question, I would end up drenched to the bone! With limited […]
Rio de Janeiro, also known as the “Marvellous City,” is the second-largest city in Brazil and is widely celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. One of its most iconic sights is the Christ the Redeemer statue, a 98-foot-tall structure that provides panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Visitors can take a train […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, hot, humid and a lot of rain. As we welcome the first weekend of the new year, rain continues to fall all day. It seems like it has been raining forever, but it hasn’t dampened our spirits. It has been a surprisingly good start to the new year. I had doubts about how this year […]
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the 11th largest in the world by population. It is known for its diverse culture, delicious food, and bustling energy. One of the most iconic sights in São Paulo is Paulista Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare and financial centre. The avenue is home to many of the city’s most important cultural […]
The Southwest of Brazil encompasses two states and is known for its rich culture, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant history. One of the most iconic sights in the region is Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Built in the 1950s, the city is known for its unique modernist architecture and urban design. Visitors can explore the city by visiting iconic buildings […]
Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, overcast and a lot of rain. I’m up early, as always! I started my day with an intense workout, which left me feeling sluggish and lazy. However, I had a busy day ahead. My first task was to pick up my new glasses from Vera at Belli Occhi Otica in Centro Comercial in Copacabana, in the […]
Brazil’s Central East and West regions are renowned for their diverse landscapes, rich history and culture, and significant economic contributions to the country. The Central-West Region encompasses the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. It boasts a variety of landscapes, from the savannah and cerrado, a tropical savannah biome, to the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, sunny, hot and stuffy. I rose with the sun, eager to embrace the possibilities this year has in store. Today marks the beginning of a new year, and what better way to kick off the first working day than with a refreshing walk along the picturesque Copacabana Beach until the end of Leme? As I walked […]
The Northwest of Brazil is a vast region encompassing four states known for its rich culture, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant history. One of the region’s most iconic sights is the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Pantanal is home to an incredible variety of plant and animal life, including jaguars, capybaras, and […]