Karen Aurelio

A Trip through the Rio, Paraty and Ihla Grande loop

Brazil – a country whose beauty is as diverse as its landscape. So far, my journeys have taken me along the beautiful southern coast of Santa Catarina state, the seaport city of Camboriu to the island of Florianopolis. This time, I decided to visit the home of the world-famous festival, Rio de Janeiro. Unfortunately, my visit wasn’t during Carnival, but it was still amazing! The view from Corcovado Mountain My tour […]

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Cuba’s Best Festivals

Feel the rhythm and soul of Cuba as it celebrates its proud history through year-round festivals. Here is a quick guide through Cuba’s best festivals.  Havana International Jazz Festival  Celebrating all things jazz!  Experience traditional jazz and the more seductive afro-Cuban jazz. This internationally renowned tradition began in 1979 with performances from Dizzy Gillespie and

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