🇧🇷 Porto Alegre Wanderlog: Southern Brazil's Hidden Gem

Earlier this month I explored Rio Grande do Sul - "Grande River of the South" state - spending most days in its capital Porto Alegre ("Happy Port"), a city that lives up to its cheerful name. Must-visit spots: 📸 Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana • Instagram-perfect pink façade against Brazil's signature blue skies • Rooftop dome café (pro tip: visit early to avoid the greenhouse effect) • Whimsical Luxembourg Garden featuring bathtub planters • Interactive poetry drawers - pick a symbol, get a verse by Quintana 🌅 Guaíba Riverfront • Perfect sunset meditation spot watching the sun dip below the horizon Local Experiences: • São Pedro Theatre's European grandeur • Mercado Público's legendary churrasco (Brazilian BBQ) • Chimarrão - the local stronger, bitterer version of yerba mate • Xis (pronounced "sheese") - the Gaúcho burger with surprising chicken heart topping Funny realization: After visiting markets across Brazil, I still haven't made it to São Paulo's famous Mercadão! Priorities, right? #DigitalNomadLife #BrazilianHappiness #PortoAlegre #RioGrandeDoSul #OffTheBeatenPath #CulturalGems #SlowTravel