About the Author

Marina Dejanira is a traveler in her spare time, creator of the blog Deja Por Aí, and passionate about exploring Brazil and the world with a curious, light, and deeply human perspective. In 2019, she embarked on a solo backpacking trip through South America that transformed the way she sees travel and ever since, she believes that traveling goes far beyond collecting passport stamps: it’s about living experiences that stay with you forever.

A Brazilian with a restless heart and feet that rarely stay still, Marina has spent years exploring different regions of the country from the Amazon coastline to the mountains of Minas Gerais, from the South to the Northeastern backlands always seeking stories, people, flavors, and places beyond the obvious.

Her purpose has always been the same: to show that traveling through Brazil is possible, safe, enchanting, and profoundly transformative.

With The Discover Brazil, Marina brings together her experience as a backpacker, her practical knowledge from traveling across the country, and her warm, welcoming Brazilian perspective to create a modern, useful, and authentic guide for international travelers. Her work blends passion, local insight, and a genuine commitment to safety, culture, and the experience of those visiting Brazil for the first time.

Beyond traveling, Marina loves writing, photographing, and collecting unforgettable encounters along the way. She believes in the power of travel to bring cultures closer, broaden horizons, and reveal lighter, truer versions of ourselves.

Welcome to Brazil through the eyes of someone who lives and feels this country every single day.

Let’s explore Brazil! 🌴✨