The beach it takes hours to hike to

Good Bye Ilha Grande

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November 27th 2008
Well I am finally leaving this island of paradise tomorrow. The moment I stepped off of the boat I knew it was perfect for me right now. There are no cars on the island and no banks (this is a good thing otherwise I think I may have got stuck here for about 6 months!). It feels like what I imagine a carabean island would feel like - people are happy, smiling and warm and there is regae and samba m ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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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