Tag: Rio de Janeiro
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The quiet snack but the dining hero
Reading Time: 2 minutes Everyone talks about pão de queijo, but Brazil has another irresistible snack hiding in plain sight: the crispy, cheesy, chicken-filled coxinha.
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The History and Creation of Christ the Redeemer
Reading Time: 2 minutesChrist the Redeemer towers over Rio de Janeiro. Explore the history, design, engineering and construction of Brazil’s iconic landmark on Corcovado.
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My Gripe: The Pool That Nobody Can Use
Reading Time: 2 minutes A pool that nobody can use, full of water and still being maintained. Kevin’s latest gripe about building repairs, bureaucracy, and logic.
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Daily Writing Prompt 7-Sep: What’s the best and worst airport you’ve been to?
Reading Time: < 1 minute From Boston Logan to Tampa, Miami, and Rio, I share my honest take on the airports I’ve used and why Tampa comes out on top.
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One of My Favorite Spots — GoCoffee Brazil
Reading Time: 2 minutes GoCoffee Brazil is one of my favorite retirement routines, with great coffee, pão de queijo, coxinha, and the perks of being a regular.
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From Brazilian Beaches to Global Icon The Story of Havaianas
Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscover how a simple rubber sandal inspired by Japanese design became Brazil’s ultimate democratic shoe and a global fashion icon.
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Daily Writing Prompt 15-Aug: Which is the best restaurant in your city?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI don’t know about you, but have you ever been to a real Brazilian steakhouse in Brazil? Check it out here.
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Pão de Queijo: Why Brazilian Cheese Bread Became My Favorite Snack
Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscover why pão de queijo, Brazil’s famous cheese bread, became my favorite snack and why you’ll find it in bakeries and cafés everywhere.