Articles Alex has added to Kiribu.

Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto

Submitted on November 23, 2010 in Archaeological, Articles, Backpacking, Bus, Cultural, Hostel, Museum within regions:

After my amazing Chapada Diamantina experience it was time to head further down south. I had heard many positive things about Ouro Preto (Black Gold) [view …]

A week with friends in Buenos Aires

A week with friends in Buenos Aires

Submitted on March 25, 2011 in Articles, Boat, Bus, Cultural, Dinner, Hostel, Museum, Nightclub within regions:

BuqueBus the SeaCat Ferry from Uruguay to Argentina was really good. Sadly, there were only first class tickets available, which meant I had to deal [view …]

The Cobbled Streets Of Colonia del Sacramento

The Cobbled Streets Of Colonia del Sacramento

Submitted on January 26, 2011 in Archaeological, Articles, Backpacking, Boat, Cruise, Cultural, Hotel, Local Food, Scenic within regions:

As Semana Santa was approaching the following weekend people had booked the previous week as a holiday. I hadn’t booked in advance and was fast [view …]

Punta del Este – A Hand in the Sand

Punta del Este - A Hand in the Sand

Submitted on January 21, 2011 in Articles, Beach, Boat, Bus, Hostel, Scenic, Wildlife within regions:

After a few interruptions on the night bus for security checks, pit stops and bumpy roads I arrived really early with the luxury bus from [view …]

A few days around Montevideo

A few days around Montevideo

Submitted on November 23, 2010 in Articles, Backpacking, Bus, Dinner, Hostel, Local Food, Market, Monument, Nightclub within regions:

  I Arrived at the main bus station in Montevideo from Punta del Este around 3 in the afternoon. I decided to opt for a [view …]

A little tour around Porto Alegre

A little tour around Porto Alegre

Submitted on January 4, 2011 in Articles, Backpacking, Bus, Cultural, Hotel, Market, Monument, Museum within regions:

I arrived in on the night bus from Floripa at about 8 in the morning. I actually managed to sleep pretty decently for the first [view …]

Foz do Iguaçu a Natural Wonder!

Foz do Iguaçu a Natural Wonder!

Submitted on January 3, 2011 in Articles, Backpacking, Boat, Bus, Hostel, Scenic, Trek, Wildlife within regions: ,

Iguaçu Falls are located on the borders of three countries, Brasil, Paraguay and Argentina. On arrival at Foz do Iguaçu Bus Terminal I went to [view …]

Behind the scenes of Sao Paulo: The Heart of Brazil

Behind the scenes of Sao Paulo: The Heart of Brazil

Submitted on December 9, 2010 in Articles within regions:

After a 7 hour bus trip from the neighbouring city of Rio, I finally pulled into the bus terminal of Sao Paulo. My old [view …]

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Submitted on November 25, 2010 in Articles, Backpacking, Bar, Beach, Bus, Cultural, Hostel, Local Food, Market, Nightclub, Windsurf within regions:

Once again I didn’t have a hostel lined up for Rio but I got a good tip from an Australian girl that there was [view …]

Lencois: The Chapada Diamantina Trek

Lencois: The Chapada Diamantina Trek

Submitted on November 10, 2010 in Articles, Backpacking, Bus, Car, Climb, Hostel, Scenic, Trek within regions:

I was thrilled to be off to the mountainous Chapada region of Bahia state, just 5 hours bus ride from Salvador, to do a bit [view …]

São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos

São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos

Submitted on November 1, 2010 in Articles, Backpacking, Carnival, Cultural, Hostel, Market, Monument within regions:

Salvador de Bahia February 2010 Arriving from snowy windy rainy Europe, it was quite a shock to finally be ushered through the airport arrivals [view …]