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Best tips to visit Rio de Janeiro

In Rio, I slept in Books Hostel, which had been recommended to me by some Dutch girls I met in Itacare. Maybe “sleep” is not the appropriate word, as it is so animated that you don’t have time to properly … Continue reading

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The Brazilian discovery coast

I had heard that Trancoso near Porto Seguro was beautiful but some couchsurfer recommended me to stay at Arraial d’Ajuda, which was anyway much cheaper and very close by. The best way to go to Arraial is to take a … Continue reading

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Salvador, the capital of the Bahianas

I may first apologize for the delay in the posts, but the last two weeks I had troubles to get a good internet connection and then I was busy working with kids. I am now leaving Ilheus for Porto Seguro. … Continue reading

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Dream beaches surrounded by crazy chickens

There are not 100 m where you won’t find a crazy chicken in Porto de Galhinas! They are just everywhere, from every colours and shapes! It gives really a funny atmosphere to the city, especially at night. I stayed at … Continue reading

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Jericoacoara, the paradise for kitesurfers

I had heard about the city, as everybody had told me that I had to go there. I knew that there was a big sand-dune, crystalline waters and great wind for kitesurfers, but I didn’t expect such a lovely place. … Continue reading

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São Luís, the Brazilian Jamaica

As I said in my last post, people say that the night bus from Belem to São Luís  is dangerous (armed assaults have been reported), so I took the bus leaving at 9am. You need to arrive early at bus … Continue reading

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Belem, the gateway to the Amazon

I arrived at 6pm at the airport of Belem as I came from Manaus and asked for a map at the tourist info. As usual he was very friendly but you definitely need to know some Portuguese if you want … Continue reading

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Musical instruments of all time and places

As we were in Paris in May, we went to “La Cité de la Musique“, with its museum dedicated to musical instruments. Even if you are not really fond of music, this museum is a must see, as you can … Continue reading

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Wandering among the dead in Père Lachaise cemetery

I totally respect dead people, and I think that Père Lachaise gives another dimension to cemeteries. Cemeteries are generally sober with silent people walking slowly between the rows of aligned graves. I never go to cemeteries, as I feel this atmosphere oppressive. … Continue reading

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A Black and White photo tour of Paris

When you walk in Paris, you feel like that nothing as changed for the last 60 years. That is why I was in the mood to take all photos in black and white. If you prefer, you can watch the … Continue reading

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