Architecture of the Amazon
The first stop on our around-the-world journey has landed us in Manaus, Brazil, the heart of the Amazon. It’s a
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Cliff Town Canoa Quebrada, Brasil
After one wild night in the beach city of Fortaleza (we partook in a carnaval practice party and danced through
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Salvador: The Soul of Brazil
Brazil’s deepest cultural roots lie in Salvador, the country’s original capital. Established by the Portuguese and built largely by slaves
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Brazil’s Must-See Island
If you need a reason to visit Ilha Grande, simply give another glance at the photo above, taken a short
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Rio de Janeiro for Carnaval
They say Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the ultimate party…and they aren’t lying! We spent six days in the
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Our Amazon Jungle Trek: Part 2
After fishing for piranha, making shelter out of palm leaves, having a run-in with a tarantula during Part 1 of
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City Guide: Manaus, Brazil
Manaus is the only city in the Amazon so if you have dreams of exploring the world’s biggest river and
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The Dunes of Jeri, Brazil
Jericoacoara was not originally on our Brazil destination list since it was north of our long route south; however, after
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You Know You Are In Brazil When…
If you couldn’t already tell from our five weeks of travel through Brazil, we love this place. But it is
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São Paulo: A Walk in the Park
Walking into a 20-million person city is a little intimidating but with our good friend and resident Paulista, Marcelo, as
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Brazil’s Best Beach Coves
The moment you touch the sand at Pipa beach you know you are in a special place, with steep Neapolitan-colored
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