Drugged on Ipanema?! Viral Scare vs. Real Brazil: What They’re Not Telling You If you scrolled the news this week you probably saw the clip: a young Brit collapses face-first on the sand, phones vanished, bank drained—Rio de Janeiro turned into a doom headline in seconds. The case? The so-called “Goodnight, Cinderella” scam: drinks spiked, lights out, valuables gone. Police say two British tourists reported losing about US$2,000 after meeting three women near Lapa/Ipanema; investigators identified the suspects and moved to [...]

Brazil is a vast country with numerous hiking options spread across its territory. Being from Santos/SP, a city reasonably close to one of Brazil's main mountaineering hubs in the Serra da Mantiqueira, just four hours away by car, my knowledge is more focused on this region. However, I have also hiked in other states, which are just as beautiful as the Serra da Mantiqueira. In Rio de Janeiro, we have the famous Petrópolis-Teresópolis crossing, which lasts about three days with [...]

My passion for traveling began as an escape from my struggles. Over time, it evolved into a deep love for exploring new places, meeting new people, and discovering different cultures. Hiking and climbing mountains became my way of staying grounded and connected to the world around me. These experiences taught me patience, perseverance, and the importance of being present in the moment. Death Valley desert, amazing place that i visited. Traveling around Brazil made me realize how difficult it is [...]