Adventures of a Gringa in Rio

Rachel Glickhouse is 23 years old, a recent college graduate, and an American – which explains the who and the why of her entertaining blog, Adventures of a Gringa in Rio. Quite a change from New York, and she details the “adventures, pitfalls, and general loucura” of establishing herself in one of the largest, most exciting cities in South America. Along the way, Rachel posts thoughts on the differences (and similarities) she’s found in life, in food, and social issues, just to name a few. And for those who complain about raccoons in their backyard, count yourself lucky that you don’t have to contend with this. Virtually every aspect of Brazilian life is covered in Rachel’s insightful posts and comprehensive collection of colorful photos, and her blog is an attractive alternative to those of us suffering through yet another winter.