South America

August is the hottest month of the year, which means one thing: THE DRIEST MONTH. That’s right, say hello to damaging UV rays and brittle...

Coming from Newark airport, where I paid $9 for a tuna roll sandwich that looked like it had been sat on by Shrek, I was...

See, this is why women can’t be friendly to people. I ordered an Uber last week to Caleta Dolsa, this super cute, designed-for-Instagram cafe in...

Back when I was 20, I was a “broke ass b!tch” in Brazil with a fond appreciation for alcohol. Not a good combo. During this time, all...

As a heterosexual Black woman, the identities I often use to examine a culture and its history as I travel are based on race, gender,...

While studying abroad in Brazil, I’m lucky enough to have a stipend from my financial aid that covers rent and food (depending on where I...

Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, is also Brazil’s capital of Afro-Brazilian history and culture. Known for its historic colonial center, the African...

Almost four months into my semester abroad, I have to say the work hard play hard ratio has been a little off. One great thing...

I started off my week in Buenos Aires buying a tiny bottle of water for 80 pesos, which is about $2 USD (United States Dollar)....

Now that tourist visas are no longer required for American, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese citizens, many of you have no excuse NOT to visit Brazil. ...

Besides food and local drinks, another cool part of traveling is learning new phrases and expressions. It’s always a satisfying feeling when you barely speak...

It’s 2019 so allow me to start off with some encouragement: Appreciate the crown on your head. As a natural, it’s important to remember why...