Gallery: Six days, Three hostels and one birthday in Salvador de Bahia!

I have always been interested in Capoeira, and Salvador is famous for it. There are many masters and groups based here.
I have always been interested in Capoeira, and Salvador is famous for it. There are many masters and groups based here.

Salvador de Bahia is Brazil´s Capital of Happiness,  and the third most populous city. We´d heard a lot of amazing things, although we knew they´d be curtailed by my knee injury. It has crazy weather, incessant begging and a high crime  rate; it also has amazing parties, a magnificent historic centre and fascinating African roots. We stayed in three different hostels, hit the town for Samba, and I even got a haircut!

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Budget flights in Brazil and why Gol kicks Ryanairs butt!

Check out my wheels...
Check out my wheels…

When looking to travel in Brazil, you’ll find the actual logistics of travel can be the most expensive part; and while the buses are fantastic (much better than UK) the are frequently as expensive as flights – which by reputation aren’t exactly cheap! However, we’ve just flown with Gol airlines and were so impressed I’m dedicating this entire post to them.

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A Random Travel Photo!

Looking down over Achyutaraya temple at the base of Matanga hill.Looking down over Achyutaraya temple at the base of Matanga hill.
Looking down over Achyutaraya temple at the base of Matanga hill.

Random Travelling Notes

About 90% of cars in Peru are beeping yellow taxis, normally in a traffic jam. Easy to find one at least!