Brazil
July 11, 2014
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 certainly one of them. Given all of the social and political stories off the pitch, I’ve thought long and hard about […]
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June 24, 2014
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.
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June 9, 2014
I’ve written “Your Guide to the Rio World Cup” for Forbes, so if you’re looking for a basic guide to visiting Rio de Janeiro then check that out. This, however, is not that kind of guide.
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May 21, 2014
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 Adonis. Although that stereotype isn’t exactly true, I am surrounded by beauty, both in Rio’s landscape, people, and dogs.
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May 14, 2014
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 Portuguese. Learning the language will be the most difficult part about this move, especially since I won’t consistently be in the […]
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July 26, 2012
Highs and Lows in Rio
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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 climbing up the coastal mountains and snaking through one of Rio’s most affluent neighborhoods. I […]
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