BRAZIL | Wednesday, 25 Apr 2007 | Views [1639]
A beer drinker really only needs to understand two words of Portugese to travel well in Brazil: chopp and cerveja. Understand those two words and you can tell a waiter "Beer me, Dude!" anywhere in the country. If you look up "beer"... Read more >
Tags: Party time
BRAZIL | Monday, 23 Apr 2007 | Views [1090]
This morning I woke up and it seemed like any normal day. I didn´t realise I would have one of the most happy times of my trip. Sometimes the most special moments aren´t when you go to see an amazing sight, pay lots of money for an experience or do something ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
BRAZIL | Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [902]
This afternoon I had a wonderful experience with my friends at the Zu Lai temple here in São Paulo - http://www.budanet.org.br/ This is the largest temple of this kind in latin America and hosts some of the most beautiful gardens, buddhas and people ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
BRAZIL | Saturday, 21 Apr 2007 | Views [1311]
Q: Whats the only thing better than making a new friend? A: Making 20 new friends! This weekend I travelled to the countryside of São Paulo - a place called Ibiuna - with my 2 Brazilian brothers Victor and Raph & their family + a busload of their ... Read more >
Tags: People
BRAZIL | Friday, 20 Apr 2007 | Views [750]
Today I went to university here in S.P with my 2 Brazilian sisters Aline and Bia. The class was all in portugues, but amazingly I understood a little bit of the content and I had a fun time experiencing some Brazilian culture! Afterwards I met my mate ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
BRAZIL | Thursday, 19 Apr 2007 | Views [960] | Comments [1]
Well, the first time I arrived in São Paulo I was overwhelmed by this masisive city and (I have to admit) a little scared of the dangers of this place. BUT, after meeting some amazing friends in Floripa who live here in S.P - this time I arrived to the ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
BRAZIL | Wednesday, 18 Apr 2007 | Views [984] | Comments [2]
Well, I know I say this every time but - I am really sad to be leaving such a wonderful place as Porto Alegre! With wonderful friends here (old and new), some fantastic sights, great restaurants/pubs/bars, live music and drama and some spectacular art ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
BRAZIL | Tuesday, 17 Apr 2007 | Views [4026] | Comments [1]
In general, South American people are passionate. More specifically, they are passionate about all things local to them. Even more specifically, they love futebol (no surprises there), good food, music and good beer & wine amongst many other things.... Read more >
Tags: Culture
BRAZIL | Sunday, 15 Apr 2007 | Views [1369]
My friend Luciano lives here in Porto Alegre, Brazil has been many things in his life. A pilot. A sushi chef. An acrobat in the circus. An actor. A model. A models & actors agency owner. A travel agent and much more. Today, it was his turn to be ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
BRAZIL | Saturday, 14 Apr 2007 | Views [1167] | Comments [1]
Well, I have to say that this trip has been full of surprises! Just when I thought I couldn´t love Brazil any more - I find another reason why I think this is the best place on earth! Today Caina and I took a walk to the local markets to see what we ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
BRAZIL | Friday, 13 Apr 2007 | Views [1139]
I mentioned to my friend that I should paint my toenails as I am wearing Havaianas very day at the moment, so instead of buying some nail polish she booked us into the local salon for a full girly afternoon of treatments! For next to nothing, we both ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
BRAZIL | Thursday, 12 Apr 2007 | Views [1089] | Comments [1]
Tonight I had a truly Brazilian experience with my friend Caina. She is friends with some musicians here in Porto Alegre, Brazil and one of her friend´s bands was having a CD lauch at a local bar for their samba rock EP. We hit the bar at 11pm, but ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
BRAZIL | Thursday, 12 Apr 2007 | Views [1297] | Comments [1]
Here in Brazil even the most mundane things can turn into adventures! Today I decided to make good use of my amigas kitchen and do some cooking, because I really haven´t had any opportunities to cook more than toast or 2 minute noodles while I have been ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
BRAZIL | Wednesday, 11 Apr 2007 | Views [1160]
Well, I have finally reached further south in Brazil, after tearing myself away from my sun filled few weeks in Floripa. It was one of the hardest places to leave, after spending the most time in one spot (at Pousada Ancora) so far - over 2 weeks. A ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
BRAZIL | Tuesday, 10 Apr 2007 | Views [1424] | Comments [1]
I have to say that the biggest challenge for me whilst travelling South America has not been my lack of language skills, has not been my dislike of some of the food choices and has not been my lack of knowledge of how to ride on public transport. It ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
BRAZIL | Sunday, 8 Apr 2007 | Views [4171] | Comments [2]
Well, i've been here just 3 weeks but I already have developed a strong attachment to this crazy country Brazil for some of the following reasons.... - The people are so hospitable and friendly. I am staying in the most lovely pousada (hostel) in Floripa ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
BRAZIL | Friday, 6 Apr 2007 | Views [2889] | Comments [2]
I would just like everyone to know that you can buy Havaiana thongs (flip flops) here in Brazil in the supermarket. Amongst the aisles of pasta, fruit and alcohol are literally tens of different thongs of all shapes and colours! After visiting the ... Read more >
Tags: Shopping
BRAZIL | Thursday, 5 Apr 2007 | Views [755]
Well, I really am in holiday mode over here in Brazil. Ive spent the last 4 days at the various beaches of Ilha Santa Catarina, enjoying the surf, sand and these drinks made of giant coconuts that they drill a hole into so you can drink from a straw.... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
BRAZIL | Sunday, 1 Apr 2007 | Views [885] | Comments [1]
If there is a musical style that should be associated with feelings of happiness than it is without doubt the Samba. It originated in Rio de Janeiro around 1920 and is still one of the most popular styles of music in Brazil - you can hear it everywhere ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
BRAZIL | Friday, 30 Mar 2007 | Views [1403] | Comments [2]
What to do on a balmy Friday evening in tropical paradise Brazil? How about late afternoon caipirinhas* at a pub on the beach, followed by fresh fish and salad at the local restuarant, followed by a short bus ride to the party side of town? Then sipping ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
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