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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 Tommy Rooney
October 28th 2003

Music and passion are always the fashion... South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

Stunning views of Rio de Janiero
Corcovado mountain summit overlooking the city on a perfect day.

We were having a good old chat, albeit somewhat one sided. While waiting at the bus terminal in Foz do Iguazu a local approached and started speaking in an animated fashion. Man could he talk, and clearly it was an important message he had to share except for one small problem, I didn't understand a word he was saying! Not to worry, he just kept talking away while my facial expression changed from a look of non comprehension to positively idiotic. Finally a woman chimed in to remind him I didn't speak Portugese, and at least I understood those words. That's [View Full Entry]

By Viviangc
March 1st 2003

Few Days in Ilha Grande South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

On the scuna
on our way to Ilha Grande from Angra dos Reis/RJ

Ilha Grande is an island 2 hours far from Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state. The 2 hours journey onboard of a “scuna” or catamaran is not the most pleasant ride, but the beauty of the landscape makes it an enjoyable experience. This was my 2nd trip to Ilha Grande, and this time I decided to stay in the lively Abraao village instead of the quiet Aracatiba. Ilha Grande is generally a quiet island with loads of pousadas (guest houses) in remote locations, and Abraao village concentrates the largest numbers of bars, and local shops on the island. For [View Full Entry]

By Viviangc
January 4th 2003

Fortaleza South America » Brazil » Ceará » Fortaleza

Falesias in Fortaleza

While George was living in Fortaleza, my brother and I invited ourselves to visit him.... It was our first time in Fortaleza and we just loved it. The weather was so hot not to mention the sea! The beaches are magnificent with clear sand. A shame that Fortaleza has became a sex tourism place with so many young girls "serving" the gringos...so sad! [View Full Entry]

By tyler amy
September 6th 2002

Amazon South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus

Our Boat
we have all our hammocks up for a good nights sleep.

September 2002 Waking up with a mosquito net around your bed isn't the most ideal mornings for most of us, but then again it's better than the alternative, hundreds of mosquito bites all over your body. Unless of course you end up like one of the girls, Kelly. Mosquito nets may keep most of the little pests out, but what happens when a few get inside...all they have left to feast on is you, and Kelly ends up with over 100 bites on just one arm (I stopped counting after that). It's a miracle none of us got malaria considering the [View Full Entry]

By terra
June 23rd 1999

the enjoy of living ! South America » Brazil » Paraná » Curitiba

After the experience in europe, I´ve stayed some months again in Cordoba, this time for the renault project.... And soon I received the good news, the next project would be at Brazil, one of the countries that I liked the most !!! I´ve always been there as a turist, so I was looking foward to work there, as it would give me another view of the people there.... The project was in Curitiba city, to the south of brazil, and as I been told, a very different city from the standard brazilian stile... It was great to be there, wonderful parks [View Full Entry]

By Monkey Magic
January 5th 1998

Pirates of Santos South America » Brazil » Pernambuco

I am writing this account nearly 10 years on from when I visited Brazil, seems a long time ago but it is still strong in my memory so I will blog it before I forget. At his time I was serving as a deck officer on the MS Isomeria for Shell Oil international, it was my first trip on a ship and it is what I consider by turning from a boy into a man. We sailed from Gibraltar to Brazil and subsequently crossed the equator for the first time and in the time honored tradition on sailors worldwide I had [View Full Entry]

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