Cloudy views

Brazil

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November 17th 2008
So we have hit Brazil and have travelled from the Iguazu Falls (again they looked just as awesome from the other side, if not more impressive) through to Curitiba and then up to Rio de Janeiro via a small island called Ihla do Mel. Brazilians do live up to the reputation of being amazingly helpful, happy and beautiful people (well at least the majority of the ones we have met). We have also ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Ipanema

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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