Destination: Brazil

Gallery: Trekking in Lencois

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By luchinko | Photo Gallery

Of samba, visas, goodbyes and twins

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By vietnamviking | Views [1067] | Comments [2]

The official trip is over. After much fuss, I've finally arrived in Montevideo and completed the first day of my internship here at Choike. And here's how it all happened. After a brief stint in Sao Joao del Rei, Nadja and I arrived in Rio for the third ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Sao Paulo & Sao Sebastiao

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By vietnamviking | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Sao Paulo 1

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By abelaine | Photo Gallery

Sao Paulo wins 3-1!

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [840]

At Sao Paulo Stadium - Morunbi, the game was Sao Paulo vs Rio Clara.  The sky was pitch black as the clouds covered the stars and the moon.  However all eyes were on the field as we were treated to a fast game. Sao Paulo dominated the game, having 10-... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Sao Paulo

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [875]

São Paulo is the capital of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city is the largest in Brazil and fourth in the world by population. It is also the richest city of Brazil. The name means Saint Paul The city has a population of 10,886,518 which makes ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Fifties - Best Burgers and Shake!

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1117]

Our favourite place to eat in Sao Paulo is "Fifties".  It has great Cheese Salada (Cheese Burgers) - the best ever tasted in fact, excellent Chicken burgers.  However what brigns Briel back again and again is:  The best onion rings we have ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Pucci - The Club

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [858]

Pucci is Goli/Pucci's baby for the last 8 years.  It is a resturant by day and club by night.  The atmosphere changing quick by the effective use of lighting. The place is 2 floors, the bar makes great drinks, the place is stylish, elegant, girlie music.... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Salvador

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 | By brookehahn | Photo Gallery

On the Farm again!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [927]

On returning to Sao Paulo we immediately drove to Dimas farm for more fun and action.  Again we did the speed boat, BBQs, karting, Segway, loads of eating and this time some excellent partying on the lake. This time Briel could no longer be accused ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

it starts...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 | By brookehahn | Views [539] | Comments [7]

hola meu amigos! So The Trip has begun. I had to fly around the world to get to Brazil, and i think i spent 3 days either in planes or in airport terminals. Yes, 3 days without showering, which really got me into the travelling lifestyle. First up was ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Copacabana and Ipanema

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1122]

Arrival in Rio was sunny and fine.  Since the Copacabana was 4 Kms long, we decided that nearly every morning we would run along the beach.  Between the 2 beaches was an outdoor gym which was free - so after the run we would do 20-30 min here before ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Corcovada - "The Christo"

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1707] | Video

You are stunned as the mighty tall Chrsito gazes over the whole city in protection and hope.  It magnifies the glory of the city 1000 times more. To get there (from Copacabana Ave) catch a local bus 583 for about 25 min and ask the bus attendant to ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

Gallery: Tiradentes

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 | By vietnamviking | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Ouro Prêto

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 | By vietnamviking | Photo Gallery