Vila Mariana

São Paulo revisited

October 31, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

And here’s the best of São Paulo. Best part/scene/place: Vila Mariana – rua Joaquim Távora. For its amazing number of bars, restaurants and places. Best drink (non-alcoholic): Egnaldo’s Papaya-Maca-Lemon Juice. Super yummy and home made! Best drink (alcoholic): Caipirinha wins it again, at Athenas. Best restaurant: Athenas. For its cheese balls. Best bar: Loca bar, the one at the corner of […] Read More

October 21, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

So here’s my new neighborhood: Vila Mariana. South of the centre of the city, it’s one of São Paulo’s most bohemian neighborhoods. When I found the place on Airbnb I mailed a friend and former colleague, who had lived in São Paulo for three years, to inquire whether this area was a good one. ‘Book it’ was […] Read More

First impressions from São Paulo

October 20, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

I arrived at my new place a bit later than planned, but already with a nice impression of the city (is that an appropriate word for a metropolis of 11.1 million people in the city and 20,5 million in greater São Paulo?) just from the quick taxi ride into town. It’s huge, but looked quite well-off, […] Read More