Recife: Good places to stay. Nice restaurants. Things to see?
I haven't been there in a long time, but there is a neighboring historic town called Olinda that is very worthwhile. See More
Sao Paulo: Need help planning a family trip to Sao Paulo
Besides the things mentioned by the people below, on Sundays, it's fun (if the weather is nice) to stroll down Paulista Ave which is closed to traffic on Sundays. Lots of families and people of all types hang out there on Sundays. You will hear... See More
Madrid: 5 days in Madrid and its surrounding area
You can do each of the towns mentioned in one day trips, since they are close. I have not been to Ávila, but Segovia, Toledo, Escorial are worthwhile. El Escorial was the surprise destination... See More
Sao Paulo: Best steak house in Sao Paulo?
We stayed in the district called Vila Mariana, and found a wonderful Argentinian restaurant there called Dr. Tchê La Parrilla de La VillaDr. Tche Parilla de la Villa. It's a small but comfortable place, very solicitous wait staff. Ask about the... See More
Sao Paulo: What's the best neighborhood in Sao Paulo for a first time visitor?
I had never really spent any time in Sao Paulo until my husband and I went there for a week on our last trip to Brazil, last November. It can be mind-boggling when you are looking for a place to stay to figure out what's right for you. If you stay near downtown,... See More
Sao Paulo: What is your favorite restaurant in Sao Paulo?
Bráz Quintal (Quintal do Braz) in Vila Mariana. Their pizzas are amazing! Share them to save money. I also liked an Argentinian restaurant in Vila Mariana called Dr. Tchê La Parrilla de La Villa. It seems expensive but the meals... See More
Chocolateria San Ginesin the center of Madrid. It's not exactly a full menu restaurant, but there you can try the traditional churros con chocolate - churros are kind of like crunchy doughnuts except they are not round and you dip them in the hot... See More
Sao Paulo: Best free things to do in Sao Paulo?
Hi Katie, my name is Katy too! You are in luck - there are tons of things to do for free in Sao Paulo! All the major art museums are free admission, and even the metro is very cheap - R$3.80 as of November 2016. (In US money, that's about one dollar). I suggest, besides... See More
Rio de Janeiro: What are the best museums to see in Rio?
I am going to Rio in late November. I've been there before but never went to any museums. What do you recommend? See More
What is the most dramatically beautiful place you have seen?
The most breathtaking and dramatically beautiful place I have been is Machu Picchu in Peru. I think the setting of the ancient Inca city is amazing, hidden among mountain peaks and with incredible views of the winding Urubamba River below. The city... See More
