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Boston, Briefly

When I wrap up a huge trip like my six week journey through Brazil, I usually like to schedule at least a week of downtown before picking up and jetting off again on my next adventure. Sometimes th…

Surprises From Six Weeks in Brazil

As my biggest getaway of 2016, I spent plenty of time meticulously planning my six week trip to Brazil. And yet for all my research and reading, nothing can actually prepare you for the culture sho…

Eight Secrets of Brazilian Beach Culture

I read once that local of Rio often say “tenha uma boa praia,” or have a good beach over the much more standard translation for have a good day. It’s a culture-revealing phrase no…

How to Travel with a Theme

I think I’ve become a “typical tourist.” Ya know, the kind that hits the major tourist sites and a few off-the-path attractions, Yelps a few local restaurants, and moves on. I get…

The Great Escape: Month 59 Roundup

This is a simple post for a simple month!Where I’ve Been• One night in overnight transit• Five nights on Koh Tao• Two nights on Koh Samui• Twenty-one days on Koh TaoHighli…