Tag: Brazil
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Florianópolis, Brazil // Why so magical?
Some places just require more time to get to know than others. I spent 10 days exploring Florianóplis, referred to as “the magical island.” It is the capital of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil and often shorten to “Floripa.” When I picture a magical island with a lot of witch lore surrounding it, I do…
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São Paulo, Brazil // Why is it so dangerous?
I am not afraid of traveling to new places. Unless there is an extreme circumstance such as an active war zone, I don’t think there is anywhere in the world I wouldn’t go at least once. However, I also I do not want to put myself or others in a dangerous situation by being ignorant…
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil // Why do I do this to myself?
I first heard about Dollywood over 10 years ago, and was immediately intrigued and confused. Dollywood is a theme park created by Dolly Parton near her home town of Pigeon Ford, Tennessee. I viewed Dolly Parton through the lens of queer culture, and the star of such campy 80s classics as The Best Little Whorehouse…