Suddenly, there were tons of things we wanted to do even though an hour earlier, we didn’t have plans for that last day in Salvador.
Browsing Category Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil – Winter 2018
Our winter 2018 trip to South America, featuring Carnival in Brazil.
Finding the Golden Church in Bairro Pêlo Ain’t Easy
After ten minutes in Pelourinho, two things became clear. First, if you’re ever going to set a meeting place in the area, don’t say, “by the old church.” Pelourinho is 40% historical monuments, 10% souvenir shops and 50% old churches.
Two Days of Insane “Pré-Carnaval” Party in Salvador
On Saturday night, for the first day de pré-carnaval, Avenida Oceânica was being swept away by a tidal wave of people. Suddenly, the endless beer supply made sense.
Guess Why Salvador is Being Boarded Up
Article views: 1,156 Banco do Brasil was boarded up first. We were walking back from the supermarket late at night on our first day in Salvador when we…
Taking the Pulse of Salvador de Bahia, a Culture Shock
“Wait, let me get that straight… you’re buying me roses for the first time in twelve years and I have to offer them to a mermaid by tossing them into the sea?”
The Red-Eye Flight from Porto Alegre To Salvador De Bahia
This is our fifth trip to Brazil. I find Porto Alegre charming. Feng understands basic Portuguese. I think we’re ready for Salvador de Bahia.