Brazil
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It’s been a while since my last entry, but I have a good excuse – Carnaval happened. There was little time to sit in front of a computer, editing my photos and trying to turn my thoughts and experiences into words. Now that it’s over, I’ve finally had the time to take a (quick) breather, while…
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I first visited Brazil in 2012 on my first ever solo journey. I remember enjoying it at the time, but I didn’t think I’d be back again for a while. For whatever the reasons (there are many) I’ve returned twice since that trip. And whilst I barely have a grasp on the language, it’s probably…
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Almost everyone I had met in Brazil had told me what a beautiful and expensive place Bonito (literally “beautiful” in Portuguese) is to visit. Although it wasn’t until I’d spent some time there that I realised just how beautiful, and expensive it really is. Bonito is located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, and is…
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The Pantanal is a region in Western Brazil which also extends into Bolivia. It is considered one of the world’s largest and most diverse freshwater wetland ecosystems and is one of Brazil’s major tourist draws for its vast amounts of wildlife – and potential Jaguar sightings. As keen as I was to try my chances at seeing a Jaguar – after…
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I don’t like hearing people or websites say that a particular place is quiet, boring, or has “nothing to do”, however that was what I was told of Cuiabá before arriving. I guess that’s one of the benefits I’ve noticed from keeping up with this blog – it motivates me to turn every place I…
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Ever since I began my tour of Brazil, Manaus and The Amazon Rainforest had stood out as a significant stop, one that would be a rich experience yet significantly challenging. The lure of the jungle grew closer as I made my way around the North coast from West to East, and whilst I had no idea what to expect…
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Before arriving in Belém, I was a little afraid I’d given myself too much time there. It wasn’t a city I’d heard of before this trip, nor one of the host cities of the World Cup last year. Yet I was about to spend 10 nights there – close to, if not the longest amount…
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Arriving in São Luís, I felt a bit disappointed – there didn’t seem to be much to do in this city, so I was glad I only booked one night at the hostel. Although, I had a great lunch at Restaurant Senac (A chef school that offers a buffet lunch of local dishes) and then…
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After being on holiday for almost 3 months, a relaxing getaway wasn’t exactly what I needed (or deserved), but my travels around the northern coast of Brazil brought me to a quaint little town called Jericoacoara. Since it is relatively unknown to many people outside of Brazil, I’ve borrowed an introduction from Wikitravel: Jericoacoara is a small…
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The hot weather, beautiful beaches and delicious food continued in Fortaleza as I continued to make my around Brazil’s northern coastline. Whilst a big city, I only spent 4 nights here as I’m eager to get started on the trail towards Manaus – i.e. Jericoaoara, Barreirinhas, Lençóis National Park, São Luis and Belém. I’m trying…
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