On my trips to Rio I film a series of episodes, each exploring facets of our culture and my personal journey rediscovering my home city. Explore Rio through my eyes in this mini-series and collect travel tips for your next visit to Rio de Janeiro.
Every trip to Rio is a soul walk for me. It’s an emotional swirl of my history, moments of introspection, “saudade de casa,” and the tenderness of hugging people you love, knowing it will be brief. Enjoy this documentation of this process and my journey to becoming a little more Carioca.
Eating at a Rio Beach
In Rio, beach vendors have everything you might need, and here’s why it’s important to support them.
Meet the Artist: Monica Costa
A visit to Monica Costa’s studio in Jardim Botanico where she hand paints tableware that adorns celebrity tables in Rio.
Three Snack Spots in Leblon
Where to grab a snack before or after the beach in the Leblon neighborhood of Rio.
Meet The Artist: Gustavo Portela
I visited artist Gustavo Portela’s studio in Copacabana to see how he hand paints his beautiful ocean-inspired plates.