Born in São Paulo, Rogério Pedro is one of those artists who tried various forms of artistic expression until settling into paintings and murals. His work has been highly influenced by the Modernist Movement, particularly Cubism, which...
Tucked away between Argentina and Brazil, lies a small country with so many natural beauties that both huge countries around it choose it as a vacation destination on a regular basis. From Punta del Este to José Ignacio, and all the way to...
Up until this past October, it had been 14 years since I was standing along the streets of Lima, Peru. Fresh out of high school, I was eager to open up my world to everything this South American city had to offer. Since then, I’ve made my...
Recently Brazil waived visa requirements for visiting citizens from the US, Australia, Canada and Japan, making it easier for tourists to spend the holidays and 2020 in São Paulo. The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel offers an array of...
Recently the Brazilian government lifted the tourist visa requirements for visitors from the United States, Canada, Austraila and Japan. Now is the time to visit Rio de Janeiro to see the beaches that inspired the Grammy winning song "Girl from...
As a luxury explorer I crave places with a personality that satisfy my thirst for travel. I appreciate the personal touches you can only experience when staying at a boutique luxury hotel; embracing its intimate setting that tells a “story...
Stretched out on the coast of northeast Bahia, Salvador is so much more than just any other Brazilian city. In fact, the African influences give it a completely different vibe than the metropolitan São Paulo or the beachy Rio de Janeiro. And...
I recently took a two-week Expedition Cruise to Antarctica on the Hurtigruten Midnatsol. It was quite different from any cruise I have ever been on. It was not exactly a luxury cruise, but nowadays, the concept of unique adventure has become a...
Known for its constant sunny skies, warm weather, killer mojitos and eye-popping architecture, it’s no wonder that images from Cartagena have filled your Instagram feed and the city has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in...
Buenos Aires, Argentina has long been on my list of destinations to visit. With its neoclassical architecture, vibrant nightlife, European vibes, sexy tangos and historic sites such as Teatro Colón and La Recoleta Cemetery, it was never a...
Every major city has an iconic hotel, a historic meeting place for every dignitary and important person of decades past and present. I've written about two just this year: the Strand Hotel Yangon, built in 1901 in Yangon, Myanmar, and the...
Argentina's rich wine making heritage dates back to the early 16th century, putting it in an entirely different league than neighboring new-world producers Chile and Brazil. Spanish settlers planted the first specimens of Vitis vinifera in...
