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How I Pay My Cable Bill In Brazil While housing and utilities overseas are covered for diplomats, certain expenses like cable fall under our responsibility. Throughout my first tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a monthly adventure awaited me – paying my cable bill. Although there’s the convenience of using a cell app for this […]

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World Cup In Brazil: My Bucket List Experience Hey Travelers! One thing that I love about the Foreign Service is that you have the chance to experience moments that will go down in history quite often. This was the case for me during my first tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I got to have […]

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My Delicious Brazil Street Food Tour Experience – Video Notes Hey Travelers! I went on the most epic Brazil street food tour there is! This food tour was DELICIOUS and I left leaving so satisfied! My culinary journey began in the colorful streets of Rio de Janeiro’s Lapa neighborhood. The adventure began with the refreshing […]

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Work-Fashion Haul Hey Travelers! I’m excited to take you on my first-ever work fashion haul! I am excited to do a fashion-haul with y’all because I started a new job and I haven’t been shopping in two-years because of the pandemic. Even though I began a new job, I did not buy any clothes because […]

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Hey Travelers! Today, I’ll take you on a glimpse into my daily life in Rio de Janeiro. It’s Sunday…let’s see what happens today. A Sunday Morning Stroll My day starts with a morning stroll along the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On Sundays in Rio, they close the main street next to the beach […]

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Hey Travelers! I wanted to see how far $10 would go on Ipanema Beach. It surprised me how many delicious treats I could buy with $10. This was a fun experiment that allowed me to try Rio’s beach food, which I hadn’t previously tried before. Will I stay within budget? Join me on a beach […]

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A Virtual Walking Tour Along Ipanema Beach Join me as we explore the world-famous Ipanema Beach in Brazil through the above video. You’ll experience a virtual walking tour and enjoy the sounds of crashing waves and the sight of beachgoers engaging in various sports. Ipanema Beach’s Surfing Paradise Ipanema Beach, located between Copacabana and Leblon […]

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The Royal Portuguese Reading Room Hey Travelers! If you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you have to check out the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading. This library is also known as the Royal Portuguese Reading Room. This library is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Rio de Janeiro that many travelers overlook. When […]

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Hey Travelers! In this video and article, we visit one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. It was the trip of a lifetime to see this new wonder of the world in person. Based on my experience, I share valuable tips and the fascinating history behind this cultural […]

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Hey Travelers! In this article and video, we embark on a captivating journey to discover the famous Escadaria Selarón, also known as the Lapa Stairs or Selarón Steps in English. These iconic Selarón steps are one of Brazil’s most renowned cultural attractions. I share my personal experience of visiting the extraordinary Selarón Steps and the […]

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