Alter do Chao – The Best Amazon Tours in Brazil
I hear the word Brazil, and immediately Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon Forest come to mind. Though it was easy to organize our visit to Rio, it wasn’t clear which place provided the … Read More
Where to Stay in Chapada Diamantina National Park: Hotels and Posadas
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Chapada Diamantina National Park is one of the world’s most stunning natural sites. Millions of years of natural erosion created the area and made it rich in diamonds. Hence its name: Diamantina. Today, the … Read More
Around Bahia: Salvador and Praia do Forte
We went to Bahia to visit its beautiful capital Salvador, the unusual landscape of Chapada Diamantina, and, of course, to go to the beach! That’s why we ended up spending some days near Salvador, … Read More
Photo Essay: People Around the World
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The more we travel the more we realize how different and yet how alike we all are. In fact, people around the world have different customs, traditions and daily routines. However, we all share … Read More
Rio Day Trips: Niterói
Niterói, one of Brazil’s richest cities is located just 25 minutes from Rio de Janeiro, across the Guanabara Bay. Though it’s within Rio’s urban grid, it is an entirely different city with several beautiful … Read More
Architecture of Brasilia: a Traveler’s Perspective
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If you are an architect you probably heard a lot about Brasília. But even if you are not, everybody knows we are talking about Brazil‘s modern capital. Many books have been written about Brasília, … Read More
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
Few cities in the world have such a spectacular natural setting as Rio de Janeiro, the former Brazilian capital. Endless lush green mountains, hills and valleys come down between lagoons and the sea, separating … Read More