Some people think that living a life full of travel is all about running barefoot in green fields with blossoming daisies, while unicorns are running carefree in the background and the sun is shining down upon you softly. Well, I can’t complaint as such, but let’s keep it real: not … more »
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How’s your faith holding up?
Spotted in Salvador da Bahia, in Brazil, this cross represents what has happened to many believers around the world, including me. I am not sure what’s the intention behind this monument but for me, it represents the collapse of religious belief. When I was a young girl, I thought God … more »
Salvador da Bahia
Colorful, colonial, picturesque. The peninsula is also the only place where you get to see dramatic sunsets in Brazil as the country is on the east coast of South America.
Spot the Mannequin!
The carnival in Salvador de Bahia, creates a broad range of strange sights. On the one hand, you’ll see people partying on the streets like there’s no tomorrow, on the other – many will maintain safe distance from the crazy crowds. You can actually rent balconies (hourly) to watch the parades … more »
Salvador da Bahia: a Carnival tale with a not so happy ending
We’re in a taxi on our way to the airport in São Paulo. Next destination: Salvador da Bahia, for the biggest street Carnival in the World. Our friends Avinash and Dushi came from Dubai to meet us in Brazil and after a couple of uneventful days in São Paulo, we are all … more »