Rio de Janeiro Part 3: Sugar Loaf Mountain, a beach day, and LAPA!

We have seen many beautiful views in Rio but our favorite was from Sugar Loaf Mountain. The view of the sea stretching as far as the eye can see was amazing. The site itself was very well manicured tropical vegetation and very peaceful. We were going to visit the Botanical Garden, but.... after all the rain we encountered, when our last day was bright and sunny, we couldn't resist the beach! Sorry botanical gardens but its hard to beat a sunny day at the beach. We also checked out nightlife in Lapa! We were looking for Samba music but found so much more!!! Why didn't anyone tell us how full of life their nightlife was!? Enjoy our last days in Rio through our pictures! Stay tuned as we travel to Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil!

Wines of the World!

You don't need to take a physical trip to get a taste of the world. When I was a senior in college I took two electives through our hotel management program called 'Wines of the World' and "Food and Wine Pairing'. Real tough way to spend your senior year right? I have always enjoyed wine and when I would venture to the wine store I would try to pick wines from regions I have been to. Recently, I have found myself searching for wines of areas I will soon travel to. Either way, its a great way to get a taste of a place you have traveled to in hopes of reliving a moment or memory or get excited for a trip or vacation in your near future!

 Explore your liquor/wine store for a gastronomic journey!