Maragogi Beach - Maragogi, Brazil
Combing the Beach and Tropical Reef at Maragogi AL (05.05.2008 21:33)
The beach and reef at Maragogi Alagoas extends for 22 kilometers. It is part of what is known as the Brazilian Coral Coast. After getting to know most of the 130 kilometers of beaches and reefs of the region, I find the Maragogi beach the best all round. Not only is the lengthy beach very accessible, though at times deserted, it is distinguished by its very wide lagoon that extends all along [more...]

Bazar - Caruaru, Brazil
You'll Find Anything at this Open Air Market (03.05.2008 23:13)
Caruaru's Bazar every Tuesday is truly one of Brazil's best known attractions - for Brazilians. It is even celebrated in many popular folk songs. Less than two hours from Recife, Pernambuco, the full market starts on Tuesdays at 4 AM in the morning and ends that evening. That's right, only on Tuesdays will you see the full spectacular version. It is huge and complete, although there is another [more...]

Fazenda Chales de Camaragibe - Passo de Camaragibe, Brazil - April, 2008
A Dude Ranch and Tropical Beaches Combined (03.05.2008 19:41)
Near a small rural town in Brazils Northeast region, certainly the Hotel Fazenda Chalets de Camaragibe is off the beaten track. Yet, the place is so unique; I had to let you all know about it. About 68 kilometers by paved road from Maceio, the state capitol of Alagoas, Brazil, is the small town of Passo de Camaragibe. It is surrounded on one side by sugar cane plantations and on the other [more...]