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Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1442]
My friend Luciano lives here in Porto Alegre, Brazil has been many things in his life. A pilot. A sushi chef. An acrobat in the circus. An actor. A model. A models & actors agency owner. A travel agent and much more. Today, it was his turn to be ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1251] | Comments [1]
Well, I have to say that this trip has been full of surprises! Just when I thought I couldn´t love Brazil any more - I find another reason why I think this is the best place on earth! Today Caina and I took a walk to the local markets to see what we ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1207]
I mentioned to my friend that I should paint my toenails as I am wearing Havaianas very day at the moment, so instead of buying some nail polish she booked us into the local salon for a full girly afternoon of treatments! For next to nothing, we both ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1166] | Comments [1]
Tonight I had a truly Brazilian experience with my friend Caina. She is friends with some musicians here in Porto Alegre, Brazil and one of her friend´s bands was having a CD lauch at a local bar for their samba rock EP. We hit the bar at 11pm, but ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1371] | Comments [1]
Here in Brazil even the most mundane things can turn into adventures! Today I decided to make good use of my amigas kitchen and do some cooking, because I really haven´t had any opportunities to cook more than toast or 2 minute noodles while I have been ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1227]
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
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [1488] | 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
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [4285] | 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
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [2957] | 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
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [816]
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
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 | By lani | Views [935] | 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
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1477] | 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
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [682]
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!
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [1029] | 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
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 | By lani | Views [707] | 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
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