Clive & Bec at Lighthouse

Florianopolis

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April 18th 2009
Florianopolis We had tried to book into the Backpackers Share House which had been recommended to us but unfortunately it was booked out, so we booked another hostel on the South of the Island called Albergue do Pirata instead. On arrival we were taken across the road from the main hostel to our "double room" where we were greeted by a kid who wouldnt let us in the door, and then an ol ... 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