Belo Horizonte Through Local Eyes
The reason I travel the way I do is because I believe local interaction is the key to understanding a place and culture. Building true friendships leads to the most authentic experiences and to me, that’s everything. I was fortunate to meet Rey (Reinaldo), a Belo Horizonte native, and someone who made my trip to […]
Rio Othon Palace on Copacabana Beach
With only 10 days left in Rio de Janeiro, my apartment was scheduled for renovations so I needed to find a place to crash. Luckily, my friends over at the Rio Othon Palace in Copacabana Beach had an extra room available for me. The hotel is one of the tallest and most well known on the […]
SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL BLOGGING: MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY
Anyone with an internet connection can start a basic travel blog, and this is fast becoming the go-to method for keeping friends and family up-to-date on your adventures. However, creating a competitive travel blog that amasses a substantial following requires a little more know-how, and considerably more effort. For those who want to turn travel […]
Scuba Diving in Koh Tao, Thailand
A Trip to Remember If you’ve never tried diving off of the Thai coast, well, you’re missing out on a real treat! If you’re planning to travel to Koh Tao in Thailand, then you’re going to have the trip of a lifetime. Beautiful beaches, welcoming locals and balmy weather make it the perfect island getaway. […]
Best Beaches in Florianopolis Brazil
Let me take you on a journey across an island with over 4o beaches, as I spend a long weekend tracking down the very best. Florianopolis (or Floripa as it’s known) is a large island and capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil. It’s a very popular spot for Brazilian holidays and […]
Brazil Tourism Partnership Goes Live
Months ago I told you all about a T2T partnership with the Brazilian Tourism Board and I’m so happy to finally announce that we’re now live! Although things have been relatively quiet here on Tourist 2 Townie, I promise it hasn’t been the result of a lack of content. I’m currently traveling through Northeastern Brazil […]
A Paraty Boat Party
The only reasonable follow up I could think of after a full day of playing in waterfalls was island hopping around Paraty. Just a short walk through the beautiful colonial village and you arrive at Paraty’s main harbor where colorful boats lineup for daily expeditions. For less than $20 USD we boarded a big schooner for […]
Picturing Paraty
The beautifully preserved colonial town of Paraty snuggles itself between lush, green mountains and a bright blue bay. Whitewashed buildings and cobblestone streets serve as a real-life oil painting that you can walk through. After a great trip to Buzios and Arraial do Cabo I was fixing for more small town adventures, so the following […]
A Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Buzios
In desperate need of an escape from all the dudes in Rio after the World Cup, a few friends and I headed east to the peninsula paradise they call Buzios. Just a three hour bus ride from Rio, it’s the perfect getaway for Cariocas seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Thanks to a well-publicized […]
The Ultimate Brazilian Food Guide
Brazilian Food is as diverse as your going to find in Latin America. Heavily influenced by Arabic, African and Portuguese immigrants, Brazil’s culinary world has reaped the rewards from the melting pot of people and varying landscapes across the country. Before I get started with the most popular foods, let me share a few facts… Now that […]