Real Brazilian Portuguese & Culture
I first arrived in Rio de Janeiro seven years ago and I didn’t speak a word of Portuguese. I’d been listening to Vinicius de Moraes a lot at home in England, and really wanted to work out what was being said in all those old songs. I never took a class and instead sat on [...]
Scenic Routes Through the South of Brazil There are a few scenic routes to drive through the South of Brazil which show off the natural beauty of one of Brazil’s most mountainous regions, the Serra Gaúcha. Serra Gaúcha The Serra Gaúcha, or The Gaucho Highlands, is the mountainous region in the northeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul, a state in [...]
THE SAND DUNES OF BRAZIL Among its diverse terrains, one not-so-well-known fact is that Brazil has several great spots to enjoy sand dunes, called dunas in Portuguese. Tourist companies have taken advantage of this delightful anomaly and made it possible for visitors to have the opportunity to do some dune surfing. Here is a list that [...]
Brazil’s incredibly diverse coastline caters to all types of water sports. The country is especially known for having ideal conditions for wind sports, beach sports and also scuba diving! Since the Brazilian coastline is so extensive, there are many diverse diving locations to choose from. Here I have summed up the best dive spots in the country…this list [...]
The Caves of Brazil Brazil has at least 3,000 caves officially identified – and some of them are absolutely phenomenal. You will find here a selection of images found at Flickr. You should also visit Fotografia magazine’s website to check 20 years of underground photos by Alexandre Lobo. His project is entitled: “O projeto Natureza Subterrânea – [...]
