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TIPS ON BRAZIL



As of lately, I’ve gotten too many direct messages on my social media accounts, inquiring about safety in Brazil. Decided to address it on my blog as it may be of use to future travellers going to Brazil. 

In my personal experience I can say that I’ve never been a victim of any violence in Brazil or any other country (knock wood). As we all know violence exist everywhere and in each city no matter where you go. I’ve heard countless horror stories from travellers I’ve met along the way and it never gets any easier listening to their nightmares. Needless to say that even with those encounters it did not prevent them from travelling to unfamiliar grounds and experiencing different cultures. The one thing that I always try and remember is that no experience is the same. We all view and experience things differently.

With that being said, I’ve list a few things I would strongly suggest taking a look at or doing while travelling.

  1. Research its Key: Planning ahead is such an important skill to have. You should be in the  know at all times especially when you don’t speak the language. Always know where you’re going and that includes your activities/journeys within the country. I’m not saying to know street for street and addresses but at least know how long it will take you to get there and maybe what city its located in.
It’s also important to know the company you book with, your hotel/hostel/airbnb and what’s in the area. 
*Google maps / Maps.me are  great tools to have to really be in the know. You can punch in your address and follow along if that makes you feel safer.
  1. Travel advisories: One of my absolute favourite websites to check before going away is https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration
This website allows me to check any known warnings before visiting a country, visas required, what to wear, what to bring into the country, etc. It’s definitely a great website to check out. 

  1. Reviews: Companies like Trip Advisor https://www.tripadvisor.ca  make it so easy for you to get a feel of where you’re staying, possible interests and what to expect from your interests and companies that you book with. Not to mention that reading reviews before you book your hotel stay can improve the quality of customer service you receive. For example, I know I’m not staying at a hotel that members are complaining about theft. I don’t want to be 1 out of how many that doesn’t get robbed, not willing to test it out. 
  1. Surroundings: Always know your surroundings and be alert! It’s not uncommon to be scoped out or watched. 
  1. Flashy items: Do not wear flashy items (name branded items/extensive jewelry) and keep your purse/backpack close to you at all times. This may change depending on where you’re visiting but always keep that in mind.
  1. Money: Never put your money or credit cards in one spot and never let anyone see where you put it. Have smaller bills handy and don’t pull out larger bills in public. Besides having smaller bills can help with bargaining as it may look like that’s all you have. 
  1. Electronics: I would recommend once your finish with your camera or any electronics to put it away in a bag so it’s not so open to the public.
  1. Kindness: It truly goes a long way and it doesn’t pay to be nice to people.


Please note that this post does not ensure any safety what so ever for anyone. I’m simply just sharing tips that may help when travelling to an unfamiliar destination. Especially for those who love venturing out like myself. 

No matter where you go in the world there will be someone trying to take advantage because they know you’re not from the area, or country and may not speak the language.

Hope this was helpful and I didn’t scare anyone from travelling. It’s a beautiful world out there.


Safe travels lovelies!

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