The temperature is constant and around 28 degrees, like bed sheets superposing each other, the landscape is white and untouched … I look around and I realise how privileged I am to visit this place. Lençóis Maranhenses is a National Park in the very north of Brazil in a state called Maranhão… A vast area of white sand dunes carved by rain water which form thousands of crystal clear lagoons which access is only done by 4×4. The landscape is unique. For 6 months, it rains over the dunes which allow the formation of the natural swimming pools. The best… Read more

Copacabana beach… 10 am Overlooking the sugar loaf, the Emiliano hotel is an architectural piece that you cannot miss… A prestigious hotel from São Paulo… It opened a few years ago in the wonderful city… As we agree that despite it all Rio is just the city to be… The restaurant is a room situated in the backside of the hotel. Honestly I had expected that the hotel would use and abuse of the view… Clichè, I know, but Copacabana beach’s view is irreplaceable… Well… I was wrong… And the room was amazing… Exploring the Brazilian nature, reflected on the… Read more

I love Japanese food… it is probably my favorite cuisine and I eat sushi probably 2 to 3 times a week… I learned to do it myself, so I know how difficult it is to actually do it well… When in Rio a few weeks ago, I discovered this not so new but extremely successful Japanese restaurant. When I say not so new, it is because in less than 2 years the owners opened in 4 different locations and the restaurants are always full and with waiting list… Brazilians, especially Cariocas, how you call people from Rio, are not the… Read more