Nobody walks in L.A but I do July 3, 2011

It’s so strange to think that I am one of the fewest people you will ever meet in Los Angeles that do not wish to own a car. I had an attempt to purchase a car recently, however, things did not go well. I always have a trip in my mind that I want to [...]

Strolling around USA/ California new life December 27, 2009

Is been a long time away from my blog. Sorry folks! after my laptop crashed in Sao Paulo so much happened! ten months of a long journey of self discovery. I finally healed and took off again to start a new journey. Landed in NYC for 20 days, 30 days in San Diego and now [...]

Sao Paulo’s arts, craft’s, and flea markets. June 20, 2009

Sao Paulo’s arts, craft’s, and flea markets. During the weekend, Paulistas likes to stroll by the arts and crafts flea markets spread around the town to grab food, listen to folk music, observe the street artists and off course shop. There are at least six good arts and crafts/flea markets to go! I choose stop [...]

Strike and violence at USP the biggest University in South America June 9, 2009

USP is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Brazil and Latin America, with approximately 75,000 enrolled students. It has eleven campuses, four of them in the City of São Paulo. The Times Higher Education 2008 World University Rankings ranks USP as the 196th top university in the world, with a top ranking [...]

Fashion Industry Thoughts and Vanity at the 25 Edition of the Creator’s House In Sao Paulo May 29, 2009

The creator’s house is a partnership of the fashion journalist Andre Hidalgo and young upcoming designers to launch their collections to Brazilian main markets. The event has also art installations and a stage with live bands performing. Created in 1997 has brought up many Brazilian designers such as Fabia Berseck, Cavalera, Carlota Joaquina, Marcelo Sommer [...]

Brazil’s mysteries discovering Ayahusca May 25, 2009

Shamanism; a journey for the ayahysca knowledge Ayahuaska was introducing to Master Irineu Serra by the rainforest Indians. In these early experiences, he encountered the Virgin Mary (the Queen of the Forest) and began receiving the guidance, which developed into a religious doctrine throughout the remainder of his long life. The use of ayahuasca under [...]

Vila Magdalena Art Alley’s and Galleries May 14, 2009

I went to Vila Magdalena couple of days ago to check out few art spots I have being interested since I arrived in Sao Paulo. The first place I checked is near Benedito Calixto Square (famous for the Saturday’s flea market). Shock Cultural is a known graffiti/urban art spot in Sao Paulo. It is locate [...]

This where I live. This is Who I am. May 4, 2009

This Where I live. This is Who I am. I grew up in Sao Paulo and lived in the city until I was twenty-one years old. From an Italian immigrant family we always lived in the West side of the town. Butanta is a low-med-high worker class neighborhood next to the University of Sao Paulo. [...]

Sao Paulo is still dreaming of a clean river. Or no?! April 30, 2009

Dreaming of a prettier river Sao Paulo has two main rivers crossing the entire city: Rio Pinheiros and Rio Tiete. I have being dreaming since I was a little girl for the day I will see live fish and nature in those rivers. For about 20 years, five different governors passed and billions of dollars [...]

Graffiti in Sao Paulo April 28, 2009

Sao Paulo Graffiti When you arrive in Sao Paulo, there are two main things you will notice: The traffic☹ Unfortunate does not attract me much, however is a harsh reality in the entire city and affects the paulista society living. The second and actually most attractive in my opinion is the graffiti art you see [...]