Falling in love with shrimp stew on the catwalk of alcohol: Porto Seguro, Brazil
The first thing that hit me when we arrived in Porto Seguro, Bahia, was how COLOURFUL it is. Every house is painted a different colour, and the vibrant hues continue into the centre where you’ll find streets lined and lined…
Cananéia & Ilha do Cardoso; São Paulo state off the beaten track
Cananéia, a small town with colonial beauty at every turn, is situated 3.5 hours from São Paulo by car, and Ilha do Cardoso is just over the river from that, amidst national parks and protected lands. If driving up to…
The best neighbourhoods to stay in Rio de Janeiro
If you’ve followed our adventures for a while, you’ll know that although we like to travel slowly, we also like to break up our time in a city into stays in different areas so that we get a broader feel…
The Beer Guide: Brazil
Where to start with beer in Brazil? Somewhat of an anomaly among Latin America due to its status as the sole Portuguese-speaking nation and also its sheer size – it accounts for just under half of the population and land mass of South…
If we only had 2 weeks: North Brazil itinerary
When planning your 2 weeks North Brazil itinerary, you need to factor in increased travel times to account for its sheer size, as well as the fact that routes between cities can’t always be assumed to exist, even if they…
If we only had 2 weeks: South Brazil itinerary
Remember, Brazil is GINORMOUS, like almost the size of Europe ginormous, and plane or bus transport internally tends to be both long & relatively expensive compared to the Latin average. Brazil needs a bit more travel prep than other countries…
Florianópolis, Brazil: The city with an island escape
Florianópolis – if you hear it also being called Floripa, please know that that is exactly the same thing – strikes as a strong favourite for travellers in Brazil, and was officially named the best place in Brazil to live…
Lençóis Maranhenses: sand dunes ‘n’ lagoons in Brazil
Whoa, whoa, whoa MAJOR HIGHLIGHT of Brazil right here! Lençóis Maranhenses was our last adventure of 3 months in Brazil, and it was the perfect way to end our trip on a high. The sight of the sand dunes almost…
Pipa, North-East Brazil’s wild dolphin haven
Despite the fact that you can swim and kayak with wild dolphins in Pipa (yeeeah you read that right), it isn’t as world famous as we would expect. However, it’s still a very popular holiday town, with a very developed…
The Highs and Lows of 3 Months in Brazil
Our 3 months in Brazil has shown us what an incredible part of the world this is – it’s truly a country like no other. Nowhere else have we experienced such vibrance and energy. Here are our highlights are low…
Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso’s waterfall capital
Chapada dos Guimarães, a town nestled in a national park, is not yet popular with international tourists – or even with tourists from other Brazilian states – and instead is mostly a weekend retreat for people who live and work…
Maragogi, a chilled alternative to Porto de Galinhas, North-East Brazil
We found Maragogi beaches to be clean – not postcard perfect immediately in front of the town, but a short walk to some very relaxing, litter-free sands with blue water. There are a few well-known things to do in Maragogi,…
Curitiba, Paraná: Brazil’s most sustainable green city
European architecture and modern street art blend perfectly together, and the centre of the city has lush parks from which to watch the world go by. Curitiba, Brazil ’s first ‘green city’, continues to be its most sustainable.
Arraial do Cabo; Brazil’s answer to the Caribbean?
Known as the Brazilian Caribbean, this fantastic little town is surrounded by white sands and turquoise waters in every direction. Arraial do Cabo beaches are famed for their beauty, and we completely, utterly, unequivocally understand why.
14 best things to do in Rio de Janeiro when it’s not carnival
Guys, THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO IN RIO DE JANEIRO. Use this guide to work out what you want to prioritise, and plan your days around the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, the two…
