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Rio de Janeiro: Between Splendor, Struggle, Carnival, Beauty, and the Shadows of Decline

March 17, 2026

I stayed in Rio de Janeiro for a month, arriving a couple of weeks before Carnival. One of the most visited cities in the world, with some of the most beautiful mountainous coastal landscapes. The iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, the Tijuca Urban Rainforest (one of the largest in the world) and

Traveling With Purpose in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey That Changes Lives

March 17, 2026

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Serving Humanity Sustainability Wanderlust

During my month’s travel to Brazil, I came across a volunteer-driven education program in Rio de Janeiro that invites travelers, retirees, and young professionals to share their skills in discovering a deeper way to see the world. For fifty years, a family-run program originally from Italy has supported children living

High Altitudes: Life Across Urban and Indigenous Bolivia

February 12, 2026

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Wanderlust

I have always been curious about Bolivia as a place where centuries-old traditions persist even as the country becomes more modern. With altitudes close to 12,000 ft above sea level, you find yourself, at times, both breathless and fatigued. Bolivia has two capital cities which include La Paz. This vibrant city,

Two Neighbors, Two Cultures: Uruguay and Paraguay Beyond the Tourist Map

February 12, 2026

Art Destinations Arts/Culture Wanderlust

During my travels throughout South America, I was interested in visiting Uruguay and Paraguay, less known, smaller countries with similar names yet with unique histories and cultures. Neither one has a strong tourist infrastructure, although Uruguay has more to offer. I thought writing about the parallels and contrasts between them would