Tag Archives: São Paulo
Ten Reasons to Love São Paulo – plus one
Most foreigners have an image of Brazil which includes the beaches of Rio, thick forest of the Amazon, or the Carnivals of Salvador. But Brazil´s 3.3. million mi² makes it nearly the size of the United States and big enough … Continue reading
Riding the Yellow: São Paulo´s Bike Sharing Experiment
A few months ago I began to notice unchained yellow bikes around the city of São Paulo. I was curious to find out more about them, and as good fortune would have it, one was left parked right outside my … Continue reading
Safety Tips for São Paulo
With nearly 60,000 a year there’s no debating that Brazil is a very dangerous country and São Paulo, Brazil’s biggest capital city, is no stranger to violent crime. With more than 20 million people (if one counts the greater metropolitan area) … Continue reading
Aguá Branca Park – A Small São Paulo Park With Big Character
About five years ago I had to go to Perdizes, a neighborhood on the west side of São Paulo, for the first time. I found the area charming, so when I was finished my business there I decided to have a … Continue reading
Taco Bell Brasil – A Quick Review
Update November 2016: I discovered that they had soft tacos and the soft tacos are great. Also, the waiting time is considerably shorter. Although I still am not a fan of the hot sauce in a mini container that they offer, … Continue reading
Brazil “Weekly” Round Up of Non-News 2
I am operating on Brazilian time for my weekly roundup. I am not apologizing for my lateness either. The last few weeks have been exciting times in Brazil. Here is some of the non-news. Whats App is deactivated in Brazil, … Continue reading
