Category: Brazil

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  Ilhabela, beautiful by name, beautiful by nature

  Ilhabela, beautiful by name, beautiful by nature Why Ilhabela should by on your radar for a delightful island getaway. Ilhabela, sometimes ignored in favour of Ilha Grande for backpackers, indeed lives up to it’s name as the Beautiful Island. It’s a lush green island with expansive national parks, and a laid back cool vibe with…

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  Casa Cool Beans – Santa Teresa

  Santa Teresa is an area of Rio de Janeiro, high up on the hill tops with incredible views over the city. It’s a bohemian district, full of street art, cool shops, independent clothes boutiques and some fantastic restaurants. It’s also linked well to other districts with the famous tram, as well as being an easy…

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  Pouso Sambaquis, Ilhabela’s tropical hideaway

  Yesterday, someone asked me what the English word for Pousada was. Google seems to think the direct translation is hostel, but that doesn’t quite fit, certainly they may have the laidback hostel feel, but with the touch of family that comes with a bed & breakfast, and certainly at Pousada Sambaquis, also with lashings of…