Sao Paulo

Like most major cities, Sao Paulo can intimidate with its brashness and busy pace but by no means should it be overlooked. For those willing to take the time, there is a lot to explore in Sampa as it is called by locals from world class shopping (some of the boutiques are so chichi they put us in mind of Rodeo Drive ? la Pretty Woman) to a nightlife bar none. Their Gay Pride parade is the largest of its type in the world and a welcome addition to the scene is the Chilli Pepper Single Hotel, which caters for gay, single men