How Brazil’s Free Universal Healthcare System Works for Tourists and Foreigners
Many travelers don’t realize Brazil offers universal healthcare access to tourists through the SUS system. From emergency rooms and urgent care to obtaining a SUS card for doctor visits and annual exams, here’s what foreigners should know about accessing healthcare in Brazil, including public and private care options.
Things to Do in Salvador, Brazil: Best Attractions, History & Cultural Sites
From the famous Lacerda Elevator to the Michael Jackson filming location, Orixá statues, Mercado Modelo, and Afro-Brazilian history, here are the best things to do in Salvador, Brazil.
How to Get Your Brazil Tourist Visa Approved the First Time (For U.S., Canadian, Chinese & Australian Travelers)
Applying for a Brazil tourist visa is easier than people make it seem… if you avoid the mistakes that get most people denied. Here’s exactly how I got my Brazilian eVisa approved in 3 days, what documents you actually need, photo requirements, costs, and tips for travelers from the United States, Canada, China, and Australia.
Cartagena, Colombia: Where to Stay, What to Do, and the Energy of Each Area
Planning a trip to Cartagena? Skip Bocagrande’s tourist chaos and explore the city’s true energy. From the historic Walled City and creative Getsemaní to Marbella’s local food scene, Palenque tours, and the Rosario Islands, here’s how to experience Cartagena like a local.
Is Brazil Safe for Solo Female Travelers? My Honest Experience After 3+ Months
After spending over 3 months living in Brazil as a solo Black female traveler, I wanted to share my honest experience navigating Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador. From Uber safety and beach neighborhoods to walking culture, housing security, and the fears people project onto Brazil, here’s what solo travel in Brazil has actually felt like for me.
When a Carnaval Trip to Brazil Turned Into a 3+ Month Stay
I came to Brazil for Carnaval thinking I’d stay a few weeks. Somehow that turned into more than 3 months of moving through Rio, São Paulo, and Salvador, soaking in the culture, weather, peace, and rhythm of life here. Brazil has a way of making you slow down and rethink leaving.
How Much I’ve Spent on Housing While Living in Brazil as Full-Time Solo Nomad
From Carnaval prices in Rio de Janeiro to beachfront studios in Salvador, here’s a realistic breakdown of how much I’ve spent on housing while living in Brazil full-time as a solo female traveler and digital nomad.
Brazil Weekly Budget — What I Spend in a Week as a Solo Traveler Living in Brazil Short-term
Thinking about living in Salvador, Brazil? Here’s a real look at what I spend in a week as a solo traveler, from meals and groceries to Uber rides and everyday life.
