Northern Pantanal: The ultimate travel guide
So you’ve decided to visit the northern Pantanal, perhaps inspired by posts like these. And you want to make sure you have the best experience – after all, you’re coming from far and travelling a long distance. But where do…
Pantanal: where nature comes alive
Last month I could finally tick one much-craved trip off my travel wish list: the Pantanal. We had waited for the right season; the dry season, the season of jaguar spotting. It was a long wait – but the trip…
The best two weeks in Brazil itinerary for beginners
Brazil is an enormous country and if you’re planning a holiday there for the first time, the possibilities can be quite overwhelming. It’s impossible to see all of Brazil’s highlights in just a few weeks, so you’ll have to choose.…
Brasilia photo blog – the Brazilian capital from a different view
A Brasilia photo blog? That’s not the easiest task! The capital of Brazil is really not the prettiest city Brazil has to offer. Brasilia was built in the 1950s according to a specific plan (rather than it expanding over time),…
10 Travel tips for Brazil that will improve your trip
Brazil is an amazing country to travel in. From the Amazon, Cerrado and spectacular water pools, to islands, gorgeous beaches and fun cities – Brazil has it all. But it’s not the easiest country to travel. There’s violence, language barriers…
Fernando de Noronha travel guide
Brazil is a country full of gems. I know I have written almost exclusively about Brazil lately, but for a good reason – there are just too many incredible places to visit! The archipelago of Fernando de Noronha is the…
Another Brazilian paradise: Fernando de Noronha
I’ve travelled a lot in Brazil and I’ve also encountered many small paradises in this country – it’s incredible how much beauty Brazil has to offer. And Fernando de Noronha was no exception. This island in the northeast of Brazil…
Olinda the photo blog, part 2
Two days in Olinda was enough to shoot that many photos to have two photo blogs about this town – or maybe even three. There was just so much to see! Simply hanging out on street corners and wait for…
Olinda – the most beautiful town in Brazil’s Northeast
Olinda was high on my list, after I heard many great stories about the town’s old colonial streets and relaxed atmosphere. These stories turned out to be very true. The town is absolutely stunning: cobbled streets and many, many colourful…
Jalapão: travel tips for a hidden gem
Brazil has many hidden gems that foreigners often do not know about. One of those gems is Jalapão, a beautiful area in the heart of Brazil. Located in the state of Tocantins, Jalapão belongs to the Cerrado biome, which is…
