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Colours and Culture in Salvador da Bahia |2|

Jul 6, 2015

I’ve always had a thing for grand old places that seem to be falling apart. Salvador da Bahia is one of those cities where you can’t stop taking your camera out of the bag, particularly the old part of town called the Pelourinho. It reminds me of two other... read more

Feet in the sand in Trancoso. Bahia, Brazil |1|

Apr 25, 2015

Once in a while, travelling also means going somewhere and doing nothing. nada. That’s what I dreamt of when we planned our Easter break with the children. In truth, it rarely happens in our family ie. to go somewhere and stay put. So we decided to do just that in... read more

The experience of a lifetime in the Brazilian Amazon

Nov 26, 2013

Years ago, when I was wild and free, I took a trip through the Orinoco delta, deep in the tropical forests of Venezuela. It was just me (ok, and an ex-boyfriend), the driver of the boat and a guide. We slept in hammocks under mosquito nets, I bathed in the Orinoco... read more

Sweet Dreams in Ubatuba, Brazil

Apr 3, 2013

I am launching a new section on the blog: Sweet Dreams. It’s going to be a collection of wonderful places to sleep with the children around the world. Cities, Countryside, Beach, Glamping, Trekking, Boating maybe! Hotels, Apartments to Rent, Homes to Swap,... read more

Brazil through the lens of Massimo Vitali

Mar 7, 2013

I am a huge fan of photographer Massimo Vitali. And I love Brazil to the point that I wish I was a Brazilian. So I am beyond thrilled by the images published in the NYT Voyage issue last week end: Brazil Through the Lens of Massimo Vitali. Especially the cover photo,... read more

Show & Tell with Mercatore on Recife & Olinda, Brazil

Feb 16, 2012

Tomorrow is the official kick of Carnival! A beautiful celebration in many countries, and nowhere more famous than in Brazil. If you ever consider spending a carnival there with the children (something I’d love to do when ours are a bit older and can appreciate... read more