Belo Horizonte has been on my radar for a while. It’s the capital of Minas Gerais, one of Brazil’s biggest states, often described to me as the Midwest of Brazil. The people, mineiros, are known for their warmth, and the food has a reputation to match. Minas is comfort food heaven: think pão de queijo, that chewy, gluten-free cheese bread made with cassava, which is probably the most famous Brazilian food. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to explore Belo Horizonte during my 13-day stay, but I did enjoy maintaining a balanced routine, which included work. I found a great gym across the street from my Airbnb, along with a branch of my favorite Japanese coffee brand, which I imagine will inevitably make it to the USA (the best iced coffees I know). I’d be up for staying in Belo Horizonte again. My time there was comfortable, and I found it easy to navigate. I’m sure there will be more things to explore and discover the next time around. This time, my pursuits were elsewhere. Marce was the highlight of Belo Horizonte and made the routine an adventure. I celebrated my 45th birthday at an Airbnb with her, and she […]
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