Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
March 28th 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador Today is my last day in Bahia. I got the ferry from Morro de Sao Paulo to Salvador yesterday, and went to a candomble show last night, which was pretty interesting. Everyone wearing white, dancing and ... [full story]
March 19th 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador I spent the last 2 days in Salvador, doing a little capoeira, and having a good time in general. I went to the afro-brazilian museum, a capoeira lesson, a berimbau (musical instrument used in capoeira ... [full story]
March 17th 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador I arrived in Salvador yesterday, after my flight from Manaus, with a connection in Sao Paulo (which is like going from Haifa to Jerusalem through Beer Sheva). Of course, my luggage did not arrive to S ... [full story]
March 3rd 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador Salvador has been a great place to spend a few days. We have stayed in the upper town in the hostel which has been great. Being back amongst fellow travellers has enabled us to share a few war storie ... 15 photos[full story]
March 3rd 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador
Hola de nuevo a todo el mundo. Pues atrás quedo a Cidade Maravilhosa, los caipirinhas, Ipanema y el solecito de Rio. Pero en fin, esto es Brasil y aunque nuestra idea no es daros envidia (pero que c ... 23 photos[full story]
February 29th 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador I was just passing through Salvador for one of the biggist parties so I figured I had to stop in and check it out. I Spent 7 nights in Salvador and had a chance to really experience Carnival. The on ... 14 photos[full story]
February 27th 2008South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador So from Olinda I headed back once again to Salvador. Although the journey was not without some trauma.
My flight from Recife was due to leave at 9,50 am. Having been told I needed just 30 mins in th ... 13 photos[full story]
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