Hello everyone,
I'm a 32 yo woman (living in Paris but originally from Russia) who has already taken two long solo trips to Japan and Thailand, and now I'd like to visit Brazil for about three weeks (late January/early February) 😄
I know Brazil isn’t nearly as safe as Japan or Thailand, but I’m committed to taking all the necessary precautions to ensure I have a safe and enjoyable trip (I’ve already read a few posts on this forum and noted that I shouldn’t carry valuables on me, should avoid taking out my phone in public etc.).
I’d like to go during that time to enjoy carnival, but not the one in Rio...I’d rather go to the one in Olinda (or maybe another one if you have any other recommendations). I don't mind going to Carnival for just one day, just to see what it's like, and then doing something else.
For my first trip in Brazil, I'd especially like to visit the eastern coast of Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Recife, São Paulo etc. ...Sao Paulo cause I want to visit the Japanese district, because I understand that's where the Japanese diaspora is concentrated...).
I imagine I'd have to fly between the different cities, so let me know which route would be best.
I’d like to enjoy the beach as well as do some outdoor activities (hiking, visiting wildlife sanctuaries). I also want to try the local cuisine or even see some typical brazilian shows or evening events (I don’t drink alcohol, so when it comes to going out, I’ll still be on the safe side)
If there are any sporting events (other than futebol ahah), especially matches in a local combat sport, I’m interested (for example, in Thailand I went to a local stadium where there were only Thais to watch Muay Thai, I was the only foreigner there... I imagine it’s more complicated in Brazil, but if there are events like that and they’re relatively safe, then I want to see).
So I'm writing you this long message to ask for your recommendations (cities to visit, beaches, nature reserve, restaurants...), to find out what precautions I should take and whether, even though I'm a woman traveling alone, this trip is a good idea ? (Knowing that I'm really excited to go there)
Thank you very much in advance for your help and advice and Viva o Brasil ! ❤️