One of the obstacles in preparing for the portion of my trip in Brazil was actually being allowed in the country. Brazil, and other Latin American countries like Bolivia and Paraguay require US citizens to file for a visa in advance. They do it as retaliation to the U.S. policy of charging foreigners hundred if not thousands of dollars in fees to apply for a visa that they are … [Read more...] about Obtaining a Visa for Brazil
Brazil
The Adventure Continues: Traveling From Rio To Salvador
I may be home and finished traveling but for all of my readers; we have about 3 weeks left in Brazil. So...this will be you (me) as I recount our travels in this update. I had been relaxing in Rio for a few weeks and was not enjoying myself as much as I believed I should. I wanted a change. But in Brazil, a change (the actual act of … [Read more...] about The Adventure Continues: Traveling From Rio To Salvador
I go to Tropical Islands On Occasion
Before I flew to Salvador I read about various destinations close to Salvador. One of these destinations is Morro De Sao Paulo, one of the 5 villages on an island called Tinhare. After a day or two in Salvador with my new traveling buddies from Canada and France, we woke up early and caught a taxi to the port. After negotiating the boat fare down 20 Real's, we paid, and waited … [Read more...] about I go to Tropical Islands On Occasion