Brazil
Florianopolis – dude capital of Brazil
It’s a bit of an epic journey from Paraty to Florianopolis: a seven hour bus to Sao Paulo, five hours at the bus station, another
March 26, 2011
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Paraty – pronounced Para-CHEE, apparently
In some ways, Paraty is very similar to Ouro Preto. It is another old colonial town, with that same Mediterranean vibe, but where Ouro Preto
March 22, 2011
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Brazil
Ouro Preto – time out
Ouro Preto is a small, quaint town, seven hours north of Rio and two hours south of Belo Horizonte, which is now a Unesco World
March 20, 2011
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Rio – crime and crumpet
Well, no. not really. We found Rio as safe and as welcoming as any city we have visited so far, and as for it’s reputation
March 17, 2011
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Bonito – an afternoon with the fishes
After our ‘near death experience’ on the drive to Bonito, we settle into the HI Ecological Hostel for some much needed sleep. I’m not sure
March 13, 2011
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