“After maintaining a fast pace on the treadmill of life for many years, we have decided to take a break from commuting to high intensity jobs, shepherding the kids from activity to activity, and thinking wistfully on Sunday nights how nice it would have been to get a chance to read the newspaper that day. We’re chucking it all in and going out to see the world,” begin Four Explore as they explained deciding to travel around the world with their kids. Wondering what it would be like to travel around the world with your kids? Listen as their son Grayson describes taking a tuk tuk ride in New Delhi, India. From the sound of things, they are having quite an adventure!

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This week we’re sharing the best times to see different locations all around the world - today’s destination is the vibrant Brazilian City of Sao Paulo. Head to Sao Paulo anytime from May through August for great weather, festive events and more.

Often called “Sampa”, Sao Paulo is the capital city of the Brazilian state of the same name; similar to New York, New York. It also happens to be one of the most populated cities in the world and one of the richest, most technologically advanced cities in South America. During the summer months (November-February), the city is drenched in constant rain. But during the winter, the climate is cool and dry. Also like the Big Apple, Sao Paulo is a massive, sprawling metropolis that can be a bit overwhelming with its towering, slender skyscrapers—the sight from the air is utterly astounding—to the city’s countless museums, restaurants, and monuments.

Sao Paulo is a cultural and arts focal point for Brazil. Visitors should certainly check out the Museu Arte Sao Paulo and the Museu de Arte Moderna to view wonderful paintings, sculptures, and installations from artists all over Brazil and some international exhibits as well. Realtravelers French and Liquor we’re impressed by the museums and its surrounds:

“After the museum we walked around the lagoon, and marveled at the size of the trees, the explosions of colorful flowers and at how relaxed and safe we have felt in this city.” (more…)

For lovers of fashion, Sao Paulo is the perfect winter destination. Home to thousands of boutiques sporting trends and styles not even found in New York, Sao Paulo is also the location of one of the biggest fashion expos in the world, the Sao Paulo Fashion Week. Occurring bi-annually, the city is host to a swarm of top designers and models every year showing off the newest looks and hottest clothes. The winter fashion week is traditionally held in June and should not be missed.

We know that many northerners plan their tropical getaways for the dead of winter to escape the frigid cold, but take our word for it; Sao Paulo in the winter is still a great time to experience the city’s robust culture, languish in the picture-perfect weather, and maybe, if one is so fashionably inclined, to shop like a supermodel.

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