Let my recent deep dive into Rio culture inspire yours. This guide takes you beyond the classic sites, putting you inside local samba circles, rewilded urban rainforests, community-curated favela tours, and more.

If you’re planning a trip to Salvador or are already in its grip, this guide will help you understand what makes Brazil’s first capital city so impressionable and gift you with a few key tips and recommendations to set your stay up for success.

I spent three weeks exploring every inch of Itacaré so you don’t have to waste a day of your stay. Here’s what I discovered from best bites to beaches, surf schools, and parts of town to stay.

A week was hardly enough at this surf and yoga retreat on Bahia’s coast. Read about what it was like, from the waves to the daily yoga, plant-based meals around the same table with the other guests, and afternoon excursions for fresh açai and sundowners by the mangroves.

The Maraú Peninsula is one of those rare places that still beats by the rhythm of nature, not noise and too many tourists. Here’s a guide to where to stay, what to do, and where to find the best bite or beachside bed in this precious paradise in South Bahia.

Cusco wears its history on its sleeve. Here’s a five-stop walking route through the city that will introduce you to the history, gastronomy, and culture of this still-thriving city of the Incas.