Salvador Carnival

The Salvador Carnival!

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February 21st 2006
The Salvador Carnival turned out to be a bigger experience than I expected, a huge party, streets buzzing, dancing, millions of people partying, at times you just couldn't move, everyone was involved and Salvador also lived up to its reputation as a pretty dangerous place. This entry is a long one, but lots of stories to tell......... Carnival is a big event all over Brasil every city, town and ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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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