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Niemeyer is 100 years-old tomorrow
2007-12-14 10:35:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/1 4/niemeyer-is-100-years-old-tomorrow/. The Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer will be 100 years-old tomorrow [Wikipedia entry]. His work can be found all throughout Brazil, with outstanding examples in Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Curitiba, Niterói, Río de Janeiro or São Paulo, among other places. The website of the Fundação Oscar ... More About: News , Years , Tomorrow , Morrow , Tomo
Destination: Arraial do Cabo
2007-12-12 10:20:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/1 2/destination-arraial-do-cabo/. Arraial do Cabo is, along with Búzios and Cabo Frio, the beach trilogy of the região dos Lagos. Three different beach settings in a smallish region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Arraial do Cabo provokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, it ... More About: Destination , Raia
Brazil in pictures: Búzios
2007-12-10 10:28:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/1 0/brazil-in-pictures-buzios/. In my Búzios photo album I have just uploaded at my pBase page you will find a series of images that portrait what one of the most coveted destinations in the whole of Brazil is like. Beaches like Geribá, where the surfer rules. Or beaches like ... More About: Pictures , Destination
Prices in Búzios
2007-12-07 10:53:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/0 7/prices-in-buzios/. I’m just back from lovely Búzios, and here is up-to-date information on current prices on the region (valid for November 2007): internet (1 hour): from R$2 burguer, Coke and fries: from R$10 crepe: from R$9 bikini: from R$15 (each piece) souvenir t-shirt: from R$10 flip-flops [thongs]: from R$10 swimming trunks: from ... More About: Money , Destination , Prices
Prices in Búzios
2007-12-07 10:53:00 I’m just back from lovely Búzios, and here is up-to-date information on current prices on the region (valid for November 2007): internet (1 hour): from R$2 burguer, Coke and fries: from R$10 crepe: from R$9 bikini: from R$15 (each piece) souvenir t-shirt: from R$10 flip-flops [thongs]: from R$10 swimming trunks: from R$15 large mozzarella pizza: from R$10 Coca-Cola: from R$2,50 beer: from R$2,50 basic meal ... More About: Money , Destination , Prices
Destination: Búzios
2007-12-05 10:41:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/12/0 5/destination-buzios/. Búzios - official name, Armação dos Búzios - is one of the most charming beach destinations on the entire Brazil. It combines a rich selection of beaches with an endless variety of shops, hotels, pousadas, restaurants and nightlifte. Búzios is where is at, and ... More About: Destination
Destination: Búzios
2007-12-05 10:41:00 Búzios - official name, Armação dos Búzios - is one of the most charming beach destinations on the entire Brazil. It combines a rich selection of beaches with an endless variety of shops, hotels, pousadas, restaurants and nightlifte. Búzios is where is at, and one of its merits is being able to offer simultaneously ... More About: Destination
December desktop calendar
2007-11-30 10:37:00 The first year of calendars in the Brazil Travel blog comes to an end with a little birdie that found its way onto the calendar page. It was pictured in the Atlantic Rainforest, in Barra do Sahy, state of São Paulo. For the birders, it’s a Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon). The calendar is already ... More About: Desktop , Calendar , December
December desktop calendar
2007-11-30 10:37:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/3 0/december-desktop-calendar/. The first year of calendars in the Brazil Travel blog comes to an end with a little birdie that found its way onto the calendar page. It was pictured in the Atlantic Rainforest, in Barra do Sahy, state of São Paulo. For the birders, ... More About: Desktop , Calendar , December
PETAR, a pot-holer?s paradise
2007-11-29 10:47:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 9/petar-a-pot-holers-paradise/. Pot-holers [spelunkers] will be thrilled to hear of the existente of PETAR, in the south east of the state of São Paulo , between the villages of Iporanga and Apiaia, near the border with the state of Paraná [Google Maps]. PETAR stands for Parque Estadual ... More About: Activities , Paradise , Destination
PETAR, a pot-holer?s paradise
2007-11-29 10:47:00 Pot-holers [spelunkers] will be thrilled to hear of the existente of PETAR, in the south east of the state of São Paulo , between the villages of Iporanga and Apiaia, near the border with the state of Paraná [Google Maps]. PETAR stands for Parque Estadual Turístico do Alto Ribeira (Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park) and ... More About: Activities , Paradise , Destination
Costa dos Alcatrazes
2007-11-23 18:15:00 I have recently published a series of posts on my Blog de São Paulo (in Spanish) on the Costa dos Alcatrazes, a stretch of coast on the state of São Paulo that contains some really wonderful beaches (see map next). Show larger map The Costa dos Alcatrazes is a couple of hours away from São ... More About: Destination
Costa dos Alcatrazes
2007-11-23 18:15:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 3/costa-dos-alcatrazes/. I have recently published a series of posts on my Blog de São Paulo (in Spanish) on the Costa dos Alcatrazes, a stretch of coast on the state of São Paulo that contains some really wonderful beaches (see map next). Show larger map The Costa dos ... More About: Destination
Birds from the Atlantic Rainforest
2007-11-23 10:02:00 One thing that makes the beaches of the northern coast of São Paulo (and the southern coast of Rio, and other bits further south) unique is that they are found right by the Atlantic rainforest. The biodiversity of the Mata Atlántica, as the forest is known in Portuguese, is unrivalled. The scenery too. The ... More About: Birds , Destination , Rainforest
Birds from the Atlantic Rainforest
2007-11-23 10:02:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 3/birds-from-the-atlantic-rainforest/. One thing that makes the beaches of the northern coast of São Paulo (and the southern coast of Rio, and other bits further south) unique is that they are found right by the Atlantic rainforest. The biodiversity of the Mata Atlántica, as the forest ... More About: Birds , Destination , Rainforest
Youth hostels in Brazil
2007-11-21 10:13:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/2 1/youth-hostels-in-brazil/. Affordable accommodation in Brazil ? Without a doubt, one of the best options are the albergues juveniles (youth hostels), spread throughout the country. The network of hostels affiliated to Hostelling International includes more than 80 places. With the information found on albergues.com.br I’ve written a list ... More About: Reviews , Youth
Youth hostels in Brazil
2007-11-21 10:13:00 Affordable accommodation in Brazil ? Without a doubt, one of the best options are the albergues juveniles (youth hostels), spread throughout the country. The network of hostels affiliated to Hostelling International includes more than 80 places. With the information found on albergues.com.br I’ve written a list of Brazilian youth hostels affiliated to Hostelling International. Where available, ... More About: Reviews , Youth
The latest craze, melon ice-cream
2007-11-19 10:04:00 Copyright © 2007 Tony Gálvez. Read the original article at http://www.braziltravelblog.com/2007/11/1 9/the-latest-craze-melon-ice-cream/. Who would imagine, a melon ice lolly (Popsicle) is becoming a craze in São Paulo. It all began on the oriental quarter of Liberdade. We saw the ice-cream for the first time in July. So many people walking around holding a green lolly. When ... More About: Ice Cream , Melon , Cream
The latest craze, melon ice-cream
2007-11-19 10:04:00 Who would imagine, a melon ice lolly (Popsicle) is becoming a craze in São Paulo. It all began on the oriental quarter of Liberdade. We saw the ice-cream for the first time in July. So many people walking around holding a green lolly. When we tried to buy one to taste it, it was ... More About: Ice Cream , Melon , Cream
restaurante da Luzia, Atins
2007-11-16 12:26:00 I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I state that the restaurante da Luzia is a truly unique place. You will soon understand why. Getting there is quite an adventure. The easiest leg of the journey involves getting to São Luís do Maranhão, a three or four-hour flight depending on where you are in Brazil. ... More About: Reviews , Destination
trip to Patagonia - report
2007-11-14 10:09:00 A completely off-topic announcement. I’ve just finished writing and uploading the files related to our recent trip to the Argentinian Patagonia . Texts you will find at our new websit, de viaje a la Patagonia. Unfortunately, it’s written in Spanish only. But I’m making this announcement as I’m sure some of you might benefit from ... More About: Report , Trip
World Travel Awards: the results
2007-11-13 10:19:00 Among the things I hadn’t mentioned yet due to my holiday break it was the results of the South American World Travel Awards . Of the outlandish predictions I made when I first mentioned the contest a few months ago (World Travel Awards), one has come true. São Paulo’s airport [sic] was elected the best ... More About: News , Results
Brazil in pictures: Ruy Ohtake
2007-11-12 10:16:00 São Paulo is home to some outstanding work by the Japanese-Brazil ian architect Ruy Ohtake. Above, the Hotel Unique, winner of endless awards for its innovative design. Fans of the Amazing Race (season nine) will remember the contestants had to climb to the roof terrace of the hotel. Below, the office block just above the Centro ... More About: Pictures , Destination
Carnatal
2007-11-09 11:33:00 The Carnatal is here! That is, Natal’s carnival - Natal is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Strictly speaking, we are dealing here with a micareta (a carnival that takes places outside the carnival period). It is the largest of such carnivals in the whole of Brazil, gathering more than ... More About: Activities , Destination , Pipa
São Paulo seen from the air
2007-11-08 10:22:00 On our recent flight to Buenos Aires, our GOL aircraft flew across the middle of São Paulo on its path to Argentina right after take off from Guarulhos International airport. In spite of a greasy and dirty window (for a change!), we were delighted contemplating the impressive view of a city that never ends, ...
BRA cancels all its flights
2007-11-07 10:10:00 It’s just been announced: Brazilian airline BRA has cancelled all its flights, domestic and international alike (anyone wanting more info in Portuguese can read the entry published by the always well-informed Rodrigo Purisch: BRA: Suspende Todos Os Vôos Nacionais e Internacionais). It would seem BRA has gone bust, cancelling all its flighs and sending employees ... More About: Flights , General , Ancel
From Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
2007-11-06 10:20:00 Many of you will stretch your Salvador trip to visit lovely Morro de São Paulo . Here’s an explanation of the different means of transportation that will take you there. LIGHT AIRPLANE From Salvador airport, there are two companies that fly to Morro. The flight lasts 20 minutes and both companies charge a similar fare, around R$180 ... More About: Destination , Bahia
November desktop calendar
2007-11-04 13:32:00 The desktop calendar for the month of October is already available for download at the calendars section of this blog. This month we visit a beach near Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. More About: Desktop , Calendar , November
Back from hols
2007-11-02 22:40:00 I’m back from my holidays in Patagonia. I will hopefully catch up with comments and queries within the next week. New posts from Monday on. More About: Back
Closed for holidays
More articles from this author:2007-10-12 13:22:00 Or just about. From 13 October till 1 November we are away on holiday touring the Argentinian Patagonia. During that time I won’t publish new entries on the blog or reply to queries and comments. See you on our return. More About: Holidays , Closed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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