Destination: Brazil

Day 84 - Apartment Living

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1237]

Well, I have finally reached further south in Brazil, after tearing myself away from my sun filled few weeks in Floripa. It was one of the hardest places to leave, after spending the most time in one spot (at Pousada Ancora) so far - over 2 weeks. A ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Mi Amigos

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1499] | Comments [1]

I have to say that the biggest challenge for me whilst travelling South America has not been my lack of language skills, has not been my dislike of some of the food choices and has not been my lack of knowledge of how to ride on public transport.  It ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Why I love Brazil

Sun, 8 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [4339] | Comments [2]

Well, i've been here just 3 weeks but I already have developed a strong attachment to this crazy country Brazil for some of the following reasons....  - The people are so hospitable and friendly. I am staying in the most lovely pousada (hostel) in Floripa ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Day 79 - Buying Havaianas

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [2970] | Comments [2]

I would just like everyone to know that you can buy Havaiana thongs (flip flops) here in Brazil in the supermarket. Amongst the aisles of pasta, fruit and alcohol are literally tens of different thongs of all shapes and colours! After visiting the ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

Days 75 - 78 - On the Beach

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [834]

Well, I really am in holiday mode over here in Brazil. Ive spent the last 4 days at the various beaches of Ilha Santa Catarina, enjoying the surf, sand and these drinks made of giant coconuts that they drill a hole into so you can drink from a straw.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Day 74 - Samba time

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [948] | Comments [1]

If there is a musical style that should be associated with feelings of happiness than it is without doubt the Samba. It originated in Rio de Janeiro around 1920 and is still one of the most popular styles of music in Brazil - you can hear it everywhere ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Reggae in Brazil

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1504] | Comments [2]

What to do on a balmy Friday evening in tropical paradise Brazil? How about late afternoon caipirinhas* at a pub on the beach, followed by fresh fish and salad at the local restuarant, followed by a short bus ride to the party side of town? Then sipping ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Day 71 - Let me tell you a story.....

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [694]

Once upon a time, on a sunny Brazilian day, a 5ft Australian gal set off to travel to the northern beaches of Santa Catarina Island in Florianopolis, Brazil. On advice from the locals, the journey seemed like an easy way to visit some of the best beaches ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Day 70 - Ilha Campeche

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1040] | Comments [1]

Well it just keeps getting better here in southern Brazil! Today my new group of international mates (Sofia - Argentina, Hans - Germany, Jamail - Alaska and Lilly - Armenia) and I went to the most lovely island around - Isla Campeche here off the coast ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Day 68 - On the beach

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [715] | Comments [4]

Today I spent the entire day lying on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Barra de Lagoa beach - here in Floripa. This place is paradise!

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By tom_lynar | Photo Gallery

The Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side)

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By tom_lynar | Views [960]

The Iguazu falls are one of the most impressive in the world. They consist of about 200 separate water falls spread out over about 1km. I got off the bus and found a hotel to stay in and got ready for the falls. When you go to Iguazu you can look at ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Carnival

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By tom_lynar | Photo Gallery

Florianopolis

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By tom_lynar | Views [810]

After carnival I decided to leave Rio and head to florianopolis for some detox and relaxation on the beach. Florianopolis is an island just off the south coast of Brazil which is beautiful and filled with surf beaches. After the 18 hour bus ride I started ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Day 67 - Florianópolis, Brazil

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1293] | Comments [3]

Well, just when I thought i´d seen enough sand and surf for a lifetime in Galápagos, ive arrived in the beach capital of Brazil - Florianópolis in the south east. Where to begin with the beautiful place (and word) Florianopolis? Say it once and you will ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine