Yellow Romper in Brazil

Q: Why is this post starting with a ā€œQā€!?
A: Short but epic, this trip to Brazil packed some crazy, interesting, unique, impactful memories. Instead of writing essays as per usual, I want to try a new easy-to-read travel recap format of an interview I will be conducting myself with myself, to give you the most interesting easy-to-find bits of our travels.
Q: Who made these clothes?
A: Day 3 of our 4-day trip, I was done wearing gowns or leggings – it was all about comfortable sporty chic (at least in my vision). The short knit romper is by a Ukrainian brand O.Taje, the backpack is my travel bag by a Ukrainian brand Udler and the sneakers are by United Nude purchased on Wolf & Badger. Taking small breaks from supporting Ukrainian brands, I support small sustainable ones.

Q: Gowns?

A: Second time back in Rio, 10 years after visit 1.0, Matt and I were here for a wedding – my friend all the way back from college was getting married! Ceremony held in the beautiful Igreja de SĆ£o Francisco de Paula – a 150+ year church in the heart of Rioā€™s historic center, followed by a reception in Mansao Santa Teresa, a gorgeous mansion with panoramic views of Rio. Go Google these 2 spots – both are breathtaking. So yes, an Amanda Uprichard gown was the outfit of the day.
Q: How was the food?

A: 10 years ago, I could chase steak down with 10 sugar-filled caipirinhas, wake up early and go exploring – today alcohol triggers a 2-day hangover, sugar swells up hands to the point where rings donā€™t fit, steak gives heartburn for weeks… So this means we were kind to our bodies, selective, and cautious with what food and drinks we consumedā€¦ is something I would say if we actually used our brains a little more. But we didnā€™t – so we ate out 4 times a day, no big deal. Gastronomical highlights to recommend included a cozy steakhouse Churrascaria Palace and an Asian cuisine restaurant Mee inside Copacabana Palace.

Q: What about prices?

A: Super affordable for anyone visiting from money pits like NYC – all our Rio Ubers together, including to/from the airport totaled $60. For comparison – sometimes it costs me $60 to go one way to visit my mom (we both live in Manhattan). Our fancy steak dinner with a bottle of wine, endless appetizers & desert cost $110 each, approximately the same for our dinner at Mee.

Q: And finally – how was the weather?

A: October falls on the ā€œlow seasonā€ in Rio – but the weather was still wonderful – not painfully hot or uncomfortably chilly. Curveball came from thick fog covering most tourist attractions located at the high points of the city – visiting Christ the Redeemer, not only could we not see the monument itself, but approximately 4 feet in front of us. Hot tip: stay on the beaches on foggy days.