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10 must-see places in Brazil (2010 edition)

Here’s our anual rewrite of our list of our list of favourite places in Brazil (previous editions include Top 10: favourite places in Brazil and 10 must-see places in Brazil). Here is the 2010 ranking of my 10 must-see places in Brazil. Click on the names of the places to go to their full destination [...]

Ilha Grande on Google Earth

Up until very recently both Google Maps and Google Earth had low-resolution coverage for most of Ilha Grande. Now the resolution has been improved and it is a good time to give Google Earth a go and perform a virtual tour around the island – make sure you mark the option “terrain” on the Layers [...]

the situation in Ilha Grande after the tragedy

Most of you will be aware of the tragedy in Ilha Grande that resulted in the loss of 31 lifes.
The situation
The situation on the island has become a hot topic among many travelers who were heading to Ilha Grande on the coming weeks and months. Reliable information is scarce and hard to come by. [...]

Reviews: Pousada dos Meros, Ilha Grande

NAME: pousada dos Meros
WHERE: Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande, Río de Janeiro
WEBSITE: www.pousadadosmeros.com.br
IN ENGLISH: yes
PRICES ON THE WEBSITE: yes
LOCATION: in the Vila do Abraão, two blocks from the beach and a short walk from shops, restaurants and the main pier.
THE PREMISES: a two-storey building with all the rooms facing a small garden.
THE ROOMS: [...]

10 must-see places in Brazil

Nearly two years after the publication of my first list of favourite places in Brazil (Top 10: favourite places in Brazil) a revamped version of that list makes the blog’s frontpage – gaining a catchier title in the process. So here is the 2009 ranking of my 10 must-see places in Brazil. Click on the [...]