Get creative
Organize your art supplies and get to crafting. Consider painting Abaporu, recreating this colorful Brazilian masterpiece, or learning to make ceramics.
Need more inspiration? Check out these virtual tours of the famous Instituto Brasileiro de Museus-IBRAM.
Pick a film
Watch a movie that relates to your destination. Some ideas for Brazil include:
- Tainá 2: A New Amazon Adventure (2004)
- Brasil Animado (2011)
- O Saci (1951)
Study some history
Dive deep into the history of specific sites you’ll visit on tour. Study the unique landmarks of Brazil, from man-made ones like the Sao Paulo Cathedral (and its massive crypts) to natural ones like Iguazu Falls waterfalls. Then, tour Brazil’s oldest natural history museum with this virtual reality video tour.
Choose a book
Read and discuss a book that takes place in your destination or describes the local culture. Pick from titles like:
- Futebol Nation by David Goldblatt
- The Slum by Aluísio Azevedo
- O Quinze by Rachel de Queiroz
Fill up your plate
Arrange a potluck and encourage your friends to bring a traditional dish from your destination. Know a chef? Hold a virtual cooking class with your travel group, or support a local restaurant that offers delivery/take-out of your destination’s cuisine. Try feijoada, pão de queijo, and empadão.
Learn the language
Call up a friend or set up a group video chat and practice your language skills. It helps to make flashcards with common sayings to use on the phone or throughout your travels (think about ordering at restaurants, buying souvenirs, and chatting with locals).
Did you know?
The Amazon Rainforest, located primarily in northwestern Brazil, produces one-third of the world’s oxygen.