Is Rio de Janeiro safe?
I get asked all the time if Rio de Janeiro is a safe place to visit. What’s complicated is that it’s better than you think but can be worse than you imagine. Continue reading Is Rio de Janeiro safe?
Category: General Interest
Francis in another America
The world will see clearer this week, and politicians across the hemisphere will be keen to hear, how Francis deals with a country and society that makes many Latin Americans deeply conflicted. Continue reading Francis in another America
Arequipa: A mosaic
Arequipa is a gorgeous gem of a city tucked into Peru’s southern Andes. The “white city”, reminiscent of southern Spain, … Continue reading Arequipa: A mosaic
36 Hours in Cuzco
Peddlers with the same mass-produced wares, painters accosting you with their portfolios (which look just like the ones you’ve seen … Continue reading 36 Hours in Cuzco
36 Hours in São Paulo
The World Cup has come and gone, and Brazil’s economic fortunes are beginning to fade once more. Rio de Janeiro … Continue reading 36 Hours in São Paulo
24 Hours in Montevideo
Poor Montevideo, overshadowed by its boastful neighbor across the Rio de la Plata, ignored by its Brazilian neighbors to the … Continue reading 24 Hours in Montevideo
Owning a piece of Argentina’s Wine Country
I had the privilege of attending the launch party for Dragonback Estate late last month. While there’s really little that … Continue reading Owning a piece of Argentina’s Wine Country
