Ilhabela, Brazil

... the beaches of Rio we headed south in search of, well, more beaches. Another string of busses and ferries brought us to Ilhabela, an island that we soon realized was the weekend get-away of choice for many well-to-do Sao Paulistas. Though initially put ...

Day 13 - Ilhabela, the beautiful island, mmm. First impression... no-one speaks English, been to two Tourist information offices, an information kiosk, 4 star hotels and a trip operator - nada. It´s like being in France, where you know they do speak a bit ...

The island of Ilhabela sits right off the mainland, a short 20 minute ferry ride.  It is a haven for the wealthy of Sao Paulo, some even commuting to their home via helicopter.  During the summer, this place is packed with people from Sao Paulo, ...

Pissed down last night in Paraty and the restraint i walked too was shut. Found another place that advertised some decent beer, but they had none in stock. This was a sign of what was to follow. Rather than booking a ticket a day in advance from Paraty to ...