As business brought me to Sao Paulo, in Brazil, I was able to tail a touristic escape to the gorgeous Rio de Janeiro. Although still winter, temperatures were warm, and weather was overall great. I stayed mostly around the beaches, Ipanema, Copacabana, and walked my way to the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf mountain) through Avenida Vieira […]
As I had the opportunity to spend some time on my own after taking care of business, two dear friends of mine kindly decided to spend most part of two days showing me around and beyond, something I am very grateful for. While catching up over our past several years apart, we strolled around Tokyo […]
The Asakusa Senso-ji Buddhist Temple is a place that – although some describe as touristic and crowded – I think is worth to be visited. Tokyo’s public transportation being well connected, visiting the temple does not pose a big challenge on the traveler. The temple is definitely visitable in couple of hours to a full […]
As part of a business trip, I had the fortunate opportunity to both be in Tokyo for an entire week, and have couple of days all for myself before returning home. The Tsukiji Fish Market, in Tokyo, is the largest fish market in Japan. An early wake will allow you to attend the tuna auction, […]
November 2nd being a Saturday, Dia de los muertos (Day of the Dead) this year was easier to attend, with less rushing to San Francisco. As per tradition, the ritual procession and altars display is held in the Mission and I am sure you can find plenty of information on their website, and pictures around […]
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