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On the trail of the Brazilian eldorado

I was lucky to stay at some friend’s house in Belo Horizonte; actually a friend of a friend but who was so nice with me. Brazilian are so hospitable! On the first day, as it was a bank holiday for … 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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Volunteering with kids in Ilheus

Ilheus, except for being the home town of the very famous Brazilian novelist Jorge Amado, is not a touristic place. Indeed it took me 4 days to find a post card for my brother’s birthday! So you will ask me … Continue reading

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Itacaré: whale watching, surfing and hiking in the tropical forest

As I take many photos, I always join a slideshow at the end of my posts. So if you are not interested in reading the post, just go to the end to see the photos. To leave Barra Grande (see … Continue reading

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Gorgeous and desert beaches in Barra Grande

As I take many photos, I always join a slideshow at the end of my posts. So if you are not interested in reading the post, just go to the end to see the photos. I’m writing this post sitting … 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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Wandering around between the colonial buildings of Olinda

On my way to Porto de Galhinas, I decided to take a bus from Recife to Olinda. As I went from Jericoacoara, I had a night bus from Fortaleza to Recife, so I just got dropped in Recife’s center and … Continue reading

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Swimming among dolphins and surfing in Praia da Pipa

Just two hours south of Natal you have the beautiful Praia da Pipa. In my case I had spent 5 days in the wonderful Jericoacoara and I wasn’t in the mood to visit cities, so I just skipped Fortaleza and … Continue reading

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Enjoy a refreshing nap in the hammocks of Lagoa Paraiso

From Jericoacoara you have buggy tours that drive you to Lagoa Paraiso near Jijoca. You can just relax in the colourful hammocks in the laguna. The no freshwater is at the perfect temperature, has a green colour and the sand … Continue reading

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