You know those crazy times when you think to yourself, “This is a once in a lifetime experience, so I better enjoy it?” My last trip to Brazil was one of those. I was convinced that I’d never have the time, money or otherwise necessary resources to go back. Yet, I found myself back again …
Argentina is one of those places I’ve always wanted to get to. I love Gotan Project, wine and the outdoors. Its kind of a far cry from London, though, so I needed the perfect opportunity to get me there. Thank you, R., for getting married! Getting us to Brazil for the wedding was most of …
I personally believe there is a big difference between being a tourist and being a traveler. When I go to different places, I try my best to be the latter. (Disclaimer: I don’t think there is anything wrong with being a tourist, it just isn’t really my thing.) When I travel, I like to try …
I’m a huge history buff. Huge. That’s why when I was given the opportunity to go to Paraty, a colonial city four hours from Rio de Janeiro, I jumped at the chance. This sleepy little city was founded by the Portuguese in the 1600s, and a lot of the architecture and history reveals its old, …
The best thing about my experience in Brazil is that everyone is so warm and friendly. Everyone I’ve met has been nothing but excited to help me (a lot) with my Portuguese, talk to me in English when my Portuguese fails (after the first word) and show me their home. And what a truly spectacular …
I can’t believe I’ve been away from Careful Feet for over a week. It all goes back to the age old question: when a blogger is on vacation, does that mean a vacation from the blog as well? In this case, it would appear so. And as sorry as I am not to have been …