Gaúcho riding on horseback heading out into open country.

The Gaúcho DNA: Rio Grande do Sul’s Proud Heritage!

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In the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, September is quite an important month. Not only is it the month where on the 7th day, Brazil as a nation celebrates its Day of Independence, but in the Gaúcho region of the South, September is a time to showcase cultural identity and remember a simpler way of living from years gone by.  But what is a Gaúcho you may be wondering? A Gaúcho is traditionally …

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View of beach and mountains in background, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, South America

A South American Adventure Begins

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It recently occurred to me that I haven’t ventured further than mainland Europe in over five years. A fact which I found somewhat alarming. This is hardly the form of a man who has previously boasted about wanting to visit every country in the world.  It goes without saying that the pandemic hasn’t helped matters, and prior to the world grinding to an abrupt halt, I was focusing on finishing my degree. But now’s the …

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