Category Archive: Brazil

Ribeirão do Meio, Lençois

“Wilderness. The word itself is music.”  (Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire) And it was by the music of nature that I found this amazing place. I was unable to rest after a long a… Continue reading

The Mountains Were Calling: Lençois, Bahia

The decision to head inland to one of Brazil’s most beautiful national parks was spontaneous at best. We were planning on heading to yet another beach, an Island off of the coast of… Continue reading

As Praias de Salvador

Brazil’s coastline is laden with breathtaking beaches, and visiting them never gets old. The landscape and culture shift slightly from State to State but the general experience remains the same. No matter where… Continue reading

Soul of Salvador

On Tuesday nights in Salvador da Bahia, the Pelourinho goes electric. Every direction you turn you encounter a parade of people blockading the cobble stoned streets jamming to live music, cups in hand,… Continue reading

Farol Da Barra

We found ourselves at Farol da Barra beach in Salvador on the right night; Sundays the beach is the place to be. Instead of encountering a mellow, scenic sunset as anticipated it felt… Continue reading

First Taste of Salvador.

I was excited about visiting Salvador far before arriving, but once I stepped out of the airport the hot sticky weather swallowed me and I was instantly in heaven. I adore tropical climates… Continue reading

“Wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world.”

Travel is wonderful in so many ways but becomes void of meaning without human connection. Staying in hostels makes it easy to meet other travelers but not always as easy to meet the… Continue reading

Sand Surfing

Praia Joaquina

A week after arriving, the relentless storms finally ceased and Floripa was transformed from a sleepy gray and mellow island to a vibrant, social, happy place. Everyone came out of hibernation mode and flocked… Continue reading

Piscinas Naturais

Sometimes in life, things just fall into place … if you let them. Remaining positive always seems to pay off in the end. These notions seem that much more present whilst traveling. The… Continue reading

Barra da Lagoa

The taxi driver was scaring me as we winded through the hills of Florianópolis on our way to Barra da Lagoa. ” All of the surf is on the North side of the… Continue reading

Ilha da Magia

The “Island of Magic” as seen from the air. Who knows what Florianópolis will bring…

São Paulo

As the plane flew over the outskirts of São Paulo, I believed we were at the city’s center, ready to land at any second. Instead, we kept flying over the megalopolis, the view… Continue reading