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A Luxury Travel Blog - For those who enjoy the finer things in life...

Brazil is packed with amazing sights, stunning landscapes and plenty to keep you entertained

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Brazilian culture is not just those things we think about at first glance when we think of Brazil. There is something intangible that can be felt, when you visit, which is not easily put into words.

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Humans of New York has become a global phenomenon, with more than 12 million fans on Facebook, multiple book deals, and a partnership with the UN. Street photographer Brandon Stanton, the project's creator, inspired "Humans" pages around the world, from...

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I write this blog, based on a recent South America trip (Brazil & Argentina) taken by me and my wife. This has been perhaps the most experiential vacation for us and the memories from this vacation would stay close to our hearts for a very long time. We actually had the feeling of “living” the vacation and the places we went to, rather than visiting these countries as a tourist. I hope this blog may help fellow travelers plan their vacations to this region and live it and feel special about it like we are felt about it!

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Ok, I know, no excuse for me. I won´t spend time explaining why I haven´t posted anything for the last month. So, let me just introduce you to this wonderful place, called Praia do Rosa, in the southern state of Santa Catarina. It´s about 70 kilometers south from capital Florianópolis, but it can - and it will! - take you at least two hours by car to get there, because traffic congestion is a fact. Try getting there in midmorning instead of late afternoon, as you´ll have to cross city center and it means huge delays. But even these caveats are no reason to avoid visiting this gorgeous region where whale watching is a must during the months of july through october.

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The Portuguese admiral Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil by accident in 1500. His fleet had set out in search of Indian spices, but favorable winds pushed them towards an exuberant and unknown land. They dropped anchor in the palm-lined bay of Porto Seguro, in what is today the southern part of the state of Bahia. There are still signs of their arrival: the first whitewashed churches in Porto Seguro and in the neighboring Arraial d’Ajuda attract curious tourists to this day.

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Although the bustling city of 19 million has long reigned as Brazil’s gastronomic and shopping meca, for years its restaurants remained an insider’s secret, as tourists preferred the sunnier and more laid-back cities to the North, such as Rio or Salvador. No more: the recent economic boom has drawn attention to the increasingly opulent metropolis boasting world-class restaurants, shops and hotels.

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Long time no see, you´ll say. And you´re right. I´ve been deep in travels, but very bad in posting something new since...well, you tell me. But during these trips I´ve visited places that you ought to go, either for a long vacation or short stay. One of those is Boipeba, very off the beaten track. It´s Bahia old-style in its true essence. You can fly from Salvador on a small plane from a tiny company called Addey ( [email protected] ) which drops you off on that charming "airport" which you see on the first picture...