Ammi and Kev in front of an old church

Salvador and Lençóis

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February 27th 2009
SALVADOR Lonely Planet's introduction to Salvador reads: “If you're going to get robbed in Brazil, Salvador is likely to be the place.” Hmmm. Although, it's supposed to be THEE cultural capital of Brazil, oozing with a vibrance and energy seldom found on Earth. The reason: Salvador is inhabited with almost nothing but descendants of the Portuguese slave trade, who were treated ... 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