State of Rio Grande do Sul

A lengthy circuit from Porto Alegre in the south and then well north of Belo Horizonte before heading back south to incredible Rio de Janeio, with planes, trains, buses, taxis and my sore feet taking me to deep canyons, super scenic mountains, well- ...

... to commence our voluntary work in the Amazon. From there we make our long journey trekking from Lima all the way across to Rio. We shall then endeavor up to Central and North America, where in October 2006 we will arrive in our final destination London to ...

Follow us (or not if you get bored!) on our trip to South and Central America..... and more recently Antarctica! Comments and tips welcome.

Well, after working for 2.5 years in Corporate America and saving up, I finally decided to quit my job, throw all my junk in my parents' house and take off to South America again. Only God knows how long I'll be gone. These are my travel tales...

... foi dia de transito, isto é saímos de Montevideu para Punta del Este e após o almoço seguimos, para o Brasil para cidade de Rio Grande. Saímos com tempo nublado e chegamos em Punta del Este com chuva fina e tempo frio. Procuramos almoçar e depois de ...

Porto Alegre is the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul and the biggest urban agglomeration of south Brazil. The perfect blend of Brazilian-Portuguese and Platinian-Spanish cultures, added to a strong European heritage gives the city a unique background ...

... become very aware that I can't speak of Brazil as if I am experiencing one place. I am experiencing the region of Rio Grande do Sul. Even here I see and sense the rich diversity and multifaceted culture and life that the other regions will posses. I've ...