Maracanã

Who hasn´t heard of Maracanã? It is probably the most famous stadium in the world. It was built for the 1950 World cup. This world cup represented the biggest disappointment in Brazilian football history, because they lost in the final against Uruguay. But the Germans changed that in 2014 World Cup by humiliating the Brazilians … More Maracanã

Rio de Janeiro

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro on a grey rainy day isn’t exactly the Rio one expects. We found our accommodation immediately, although we booked a hostel in a favela with an amazing view over Leblon and Ipanema beach. In hope of better weather we went to sleep. The next day it was the same – … More Rio de Janeiro

Salvador

The city on the Atlantic coast of Brazil was our first host in South America. And we chose well – although it’s very big with app. 3.5 million people, the city centre is manageable on foot. Because of jetlag we started very early. We walked to the Centro Historico, visited the Catholic Church of the Ordem … More Salvador

7 things we learned about Brazil (in Salvador) in a day

7 things we learned about Brazil (in Salvador) in a day: Brazil is a loud country All the drivers want to be the next Ayrton Senna, not the best if you are a pedestrian. Spanish: NO English: Hell NO. 🙂 Most popular car: VW Bus Taking the bus in a bikini: normal Biggest challenge: exchanging … More 7 things we learned about Brazil (in Salvador) in a day