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Hey everyone!

I’m planning a solo trip to Brazil for New Year’s and I’m torn between Rio de Janeiro and Florianópolis.

I’ve been doing some math on accommodation and logistics, and it looks like staying in Rio at a hostel(Copacabana/Ipanema) is going to cost me at least $1,000 USD for like 4 nights.

• I’m traveling solo.
• I’m looking for a mix of great parties/nightlife and nice beaches.
• I know Rio is "The" place for NYE with the fireworks, but as a solo traveler, I’m wondering if the chaos and the massive price hike are justified compared to the vibe in Floripa.

My specific questions:

1. Which one is "easier" for a solo traveler to meet people during NYE? I am fluent portuguese french spanish and enlglish so I think i wont have a problem meeting both locals and touris
2. For those who have done both, is the Rio experience so much better that it justifies the extra grand? Or is Floripa a better "bang for your buck" while still having a great time?
3. I’ve heard Rio is a nightmare to move around on the 31st. Is Floripa any better, or is the island traffic just as bad?
4. Any specific tips for a solo guy in either city during such a massive event?

I’d love to hear your experiences, especially if you’ve spent Réveillon in either (or both) of these places!

Thanks!

Hello! I’m planning a 3-month trip to Brazil this October (the maximum stay allowed). I am Colombian-American, fluent in Portuguese, and very familiar with the culture. I’ll be working remotely part-time and would love some feedback on my route and safety concerns.

• Budget: $10k in savings.
• Income: Making $3k USD/month working part-time.
• Accommodation: 3 nights/week in Airbnbs (for focused work/rest) and the rest of the week in hostels.

I’ve mapped out the following route, moving generally from South to Northeast:

1. São Paulo
2. Paraty & Ilha Grande
3. Florianópolis
4. Foz do Iguaçu
5. Goiânia (I Love sertanejo)
6. Belo Horizonte
7. Rio de Janeiro (and Morro de São Paulo)
8. Salvador
9. Maragogi
10. Fortaleza + Jericoacoara

Does this flow make sense? Are there any destinations I should add or remove given the 3-month timeframe?

How does the safety in these areas compare to other Latin American countries (like Colombia)?

Any specific tips for a digital nomad who speaks the language?

Hello, I want to go travel to Brazil on October this year and created this itinerary, the trip would span for 3 months which is the max I can stay in the country, I am fluent in Portuguese and pretty familiar with Brazilian culture. any recommendations? should I add remove any destination?

• São Paulo
• Paraty
• Ilha Grande
• Florianópolis
• Foz do Iguaçu
• Goiânia
• Belo Horizonte
• Rio de Janeiro
• Morro de São Paulo
• Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador
• Maragogi
• Fortaleza + Jericoacoara

I’m 30, American/Colombian currently in Spain for a few months. I live in the US but spend time in Colombia. Two years ago I finished a master’s in data analytics but never landed a job in the field, so I’m currently working a remote call center job I honestly hate. All my experience is in call centers. I’m fluent in Spanish English and Portuguese. I’m also not a fan of US hustle culture and would eventually want to move out. I absolutely love Spain its my favorite country in the world I feel so much more closer culturally since I am Colombian but I know its not a perfect country and most Spaniards hate their salaries and job market.

Now I’m at a crossroads:

Option 1: Stay in my current remote job, apply for a nomad visa in Spain, and after 2 years get nationality and try to break into analytics there.

Downsides: I’m only making ~$2k/month (this is part time I would be able to earn double for full time if I wanted, to qualify for the nomad visa) , I hate the job, and I know the EU/Spain market is tough, and I’m honestly afraid that after getting the nationality with my current experience I’ll just end up landing more call center jobs.

Option 2: I was recently offered a spot in a data analyst development program at a big US bank in NY. It’s in-person and last around 3 years, but it would be a huge step up career-wise by the end of it I could be making 5x more money, finally get out of call center hell and have data analysis real experience. I think with that experience I may be able to land a better paying job in Europe after the program.

Downsides: I’d be 33 (I feel old already lo) when I finish, and I’m unsure how realistic it is to get a remote job and move to Europe or get EU visa sponsorship after and would not like to feel stuck in the US.

What would you do ? Would appreciate any perspective, especially from people who’ve made a similar switch or moved to the EU later in their career.

I’m 30, American/Colombian. I live in the US but spend time in Colombia. Two years ago I finished a master’s in data analytics but never landed a job in the field, so I’m currently working a remote call center job I honestly hate. All my experience is in call centers. I’m fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. I’m also not a fan of US hustle culture and would eventually want to move out. I absolutely love Spain I feel so much more closer culturally since I am Colombian but I know its not a perfect country and most Spaniards hate their salaries and job market.

Now I’m at a crossroads:

Option 1: Stay in my current remote job, apply for a nomad visa in Spain, and after 2 years get nationality and try to break into analytics there.

Downsides: I’m only making ~$2k/month (this is part time I would be able to earn double for full time if I wanted, to qualify for the nomad visa) , I hate the job, and I know the EU/Spain market is tough, and I’m honestly afraid that after getting the nationality with my current experience I’ll just end up landing more call center jobs.

Option 2: I was recently offered a spot in a data analyst development program at a big US bank in NY. It’s in-person and last around 3 years, but it would be a huge step up career-wise by the end of it I could be making 5x more money, finally get out of call center hell and have data analysis real experience. I think with that experience I may be able to land a better paying job in Europe after the program.

Downsides: I’d be 33 (I feel old already lo) when I finish, and I’m unsure how realistic it is to get a remote job and move to Europe or get EU visa sponsorship after and would not like to feel stuck in the US.

What would you do ? Would appreciate any perspective, especially from people who’ve made a similar switch or moved to the EU later in their career.