South America

Known for incredible landscapes, mouthwatering cuisines, and the home of amazing music and cultures, South America has a lot to offer every kind of traveler.

A Guide to Surviving Brazilian Carnival

Joanna KalafatisMarch 1, 2014

In honor of today being the first day of Carnival, I decided to share my experience and lessons I learned when I had the amazing opportunity to march in the sam... Discover More..

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Brazilian Martial Arts – Capoeira in São Paulo, Brazil [VIDEO]

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 12, 2014

My (handheld and low-res) video of Capoeira dancers in Praca da Se, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Capoeira is a mesmerizing blend of Brazilian martial arts and Brazilian ... Discover More..

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High-Rises on the Beach in Guarujá, Brazil

The Freedom of Travel: A Weekend Trip to Guaruja, Brazil

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 10, 2014

Why does travel push us to shed our inhibitions? Looking back on my trip to Brazil, I made some of my most carefree and impulsive decisions in a country with w... Discover More..

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A Chaotic, Jet-Lagged Introduction to São Paulo

Joanna KalafatisJanuary 20, 2013

Bem-vindos a São Paulo I’ve been in São Paulo a little over 24 hours, and most of that has been spent sleeping off jet lag. But for the hours I’ve been consci... Discover More..

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