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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.

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By chrisandnatSA
October 15th 2009

Beaches, waterfalls and racoons South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

I sit and write this with a hangover. And not any hangover, i drank enough cheap Argentinian vodka last night to fuel a whole bloody nuclear war and the fumes seeping out of my skin right now, a good 12 hours after the night ended (yes, it was a 4am finish, nice) could fuel a small car, so excuse the spelling mistakes. I think last time i wrote we were on Ilha do Mel. Not much to say about that one...no one was there, it rained, none of the restaurants were open, showers were cold and we only had enough money [View Full Entry]

By Priska
September 4th 2009

Welcome to Brazil - Foz de Iguazu and Florianopolis South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

Foz Devils Throat

After 5 weeks in Buenos Aires and some cold weather, I was ready for sunshine and an increase in temperature! I left Buenos Aires on an overnight coach to Foz de Iguazu, the famouse waterfalls on the border to Brazil and Paraguay. The bus journey was actually very comfortable as the seats were nearly as a seat in the first class compartment in a plane! So I kind of arrived relaxed and with enough sleep in Port de Iguazu, where sun was shining and 25 C welcomed me, dropped off the luaggage in the hostel I stayed for the night and [View Full Entry]

By on_the_road
August 27th 2009

Florianopolis - final part South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

the bay from inside the Moro

cette fois, ca y est, ce sont les dernieres photos de notre petite ile bien aimee...demain on reprend la route jusqu'a Buenos Aires. On voulait se reposer un peu...et c'est chose faite maintenant. Nous aurions du repartir il y a deja quelques jours, mais ma petite Michy avait decider de me faire une frayeur avec une jolie crise d'asthme. Il etait donc hors de question de reprendre la route avant de soigner ca et nous avons donc visite plusieurs fois l'hopital pour lui reparer ses petits poumons. Tout va bien maintenant et nous allons pouvoir continuer la route. Voici donc la [View Full Entry]

By on_the_road
August 16th 2009

Florianopolis part III South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

Sausage and fish grilled to perfection

et non, on a pas encore bouge de notre petite retraite en bord de mer...On profite toujours autant du soleil qui ne nous quitte plus depuis quelques jours et fait remonter la temperature tres agreablement. Au programme: barbecue, plage, surf et macrame....puis plein d'Antartica :D une petite biere locale, ma foi fort sympathique et qui a les gros aventage de venir par bouteille de 600ml pour un prix tres democratique. Comme d'habitude les photos vous en dirons plus... [View Full Entry]

By on_the_road
August 9th 2009

Florianopolis part II South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

fish on the barbecue tonight...miam

La vie continue calmement et paisiblement sur notre petite ile et nous commencons a nous fondre dans celle-ci un peu plus chaque jour. le soleil va et vient, mais ca ne nous empeche pas d'avoir plaisir a rester dans ce petit coin recule du monde. quelques photos vous en diront plus que les mots car d'histoire de dingue, il n'y en a pas cette fois [View Full Entry]

our new kitchen...perfect for groups dinner

By on_the_road
August 6th 2009

Repos en bord de plage au Bresil South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

above the forest

Voila, apres avoir couru a travers l'Amerique du Sud pendant 3 mois, il etait temps de penser a poser nos sacs a dos pour plus de 2-3 jours. Je sais qu'en voyant nos photos et lisant nos aventures, on nous croirait en repos permanent, mais ce n'est pas vraiment le cas. C'est clair qu'on a vecu des aventures de dingues jusqu'a maintenant et qu'a refaire, je signe des deux mains, mais ces trois derniers mois, on a aussi jamais passe plus de 3 jours au meme endroit...et l'air de rien, faire et defaire sans cesse les sacs, passer des heures, des [View Full Entry]

By babyape
August 5th 2009

Florianopolis - wish i could've stayed longer South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

The hostel

So, my longest bus journey so far on the trip, and it was great. South Americans know how to do their buses. Real luxury this one, huge seat, virtually reclined into a full bed, and free hot & cold drinks and food, plus a free buffet along the way at a restaurant. Finally arrived in Florianopolis, Brazil late afternoon, and shared a taxi with an Irish couple to a hostel which had been recommended by a few people. Hands down the best place i've stayed so far, and probably won't be topped. It was a big house with gardens, pool, lots [View Full Entry]

By Viajerong Pinoy
July 6th 2009

GOOD TIMES IN FLORIPA South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

JOAQUINA BEACH

Arriving on a cloudy day in Floripa I decided to just chill in the hostel Tucano as this is my first day, the owner Caio a young dude is super cool as is the staff, all very friendly, it is the quiet season so not so much going on in the hostel, 6 people staying 5 of us guys all from the US and one Aussie girl. We decided to watch a movie to beat boredom so the texan dude pop the Last King of Scotland dvd and it was only me and him who finished the whole movie, the other [View Full Entry]

By StaceCraigie
June 3rd 2009

barra South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

barra da legoa

good times. nice people [View Full Entry]

By jazzemmy
May 20th 2009

Floripa-rtying South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

I got stuck. Stuck enjoying the seaside paradise of Florianopolis, Brazil - Floripa as it is nicknamed. I have been here for over a week now, after fleeing Uruguay when a storm rolled in. I ran for a 9 15 bus out of Punta del Diablo, which of course didn't arrive until 30 minutes later, then broke down a few kilometers down the road. Eventually I made it to Chui, was let off to exit Uruguay, walked for a significant while with my backpack, found the bus terminal, changed money, got on a bus to Porto Alegre, Brazil, passed the entry [View Full Entry]

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