Sao Paulo does not have the flamboyance and extravert nature of it’s more famous neighbour Rio de Janeiro, probably due to the residents focus on getting the job done and indulging in flavourful food. If a traveller takes the time to scratch the surface they can find some truly amazing experiences hidden in and around […]
Minas Gerais is the engine room of Brazil. The state is rich with minerals and agriculture. At different points in history Minas Gerais has been a wealthy source of Gold, Diamonds and other precious metals. During the 18th century up to 80% of all gold in the world originated from Minas Gerais, and due to […]
Santa Catarina is the smallest of Brazils southern states but as they say great things come in small packages. Santa Catarina rewards those who make the journey south with it’s beautiful islands, and hundreds of pristine beaches, the state is bordered by grand mountains where those who venture to the top are treated with breath-taking […]
Rio Grande do Sul translates to “Great River of the South” and is the southernmost state of Brazil. It has differences to the rest of the country both climatically and culturally due to its distance from the populous hubs of Sao Paulo and Rio. In winter it is not uncommon to see snow on the […]
Brasília was inaugurated as Brazil’s new purpose built capital city in 1960. It was designed and developed to be an effective and efficient modern metropolis. The chief architects behind the unique design of the city were Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, two vastly respected and influential designers in Brazil. It is not unusual for cities […]
Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago about 350 kilometres off Brazil’s northeast coast. The islands are a protected national marine park and ecological sanctuary. The area is not well known outside of Brazil, but within Brazil is like a mythical wonderland that everyone knows about but only a privileged few have been able to visit […]
