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The Jamaica of Brasil!

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August 27th 2007
A beautiful island with over 40 beaches, friendly people, dangerous drivers and a very relaxed attitude… They really don’t get the concept of being in a rush, there are huge surfer and hippy influences, and everyone is either stoned, drunk on beer, or both about 90% of the time… My first impressions of this place was how influenced it is by Europe - loads of German and Italian immigrants cam ... read more

South America » Brazil » Santa Catarina » Florianópolis

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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 t... ... read more