The Brazilian National Library and our Favorite Meals in Rio de Janeiro
After Adam and I visited the Palácio Tiradentes, we walked to the Fundação Biblioteca Nacional (FBN) (National Library of Brazil). Not only is Brazil’s national library a UNESCO world heritage site, but it’s also the largest library in Latin America and the 7th largest library in the world! The library offers free daily tours in English…
Brazilian Eats and Treats
As I mentioned in the last post in this corner, my goal was to eat more traditional Brazilian food once we left the diverse urbanity of São Paulo. One of the first things I got my hands on in Ubatuba was a fruit that was recommended to us by Adam’s cousins: jabuticaba. This fruit has…
Jews and Food in São Paulo, Brazil
While we were in São Paulo, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit the Museo Judaico de São Paulo (Jewish Museum). The museum itself is housed in a former synagogue, Beth-El Temple, dating back to 1928 and consists of four floors. The ground floor has a permanent exhibit called “The Jewish Life” that portrays the…
Culinary Adventures and a Touch of Santa Marta
Rather than detail all of our culinary experiences for every city we’ve visited since Salento, I’ve decided to do a highlights post instead. Part of the reason for this is that we don’t eat at restaurants three times a day. In fact, the meal we eat at restaurants most often is lunch. We’ve discovered that…
Surprising & Typical Bites in Salento, Colombia
Arriving in Salento was a breath of fresh air for both of us. As much as we enjoy urban areas, small town life brings out the best in us. Our shoulders relax, our sleep improves, and we become friendlier and chattier than normal. I also find comfort in having fewer choices. The pressure of picking…
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Traveling While Introverted 