Tag Archives: Brazil
Candomblé (is it real?)
What is it? According to Wikipedia: Candomblé is an African-originated or Afro-Brazilian religion, practised chiefly in Brazil by the “povo de santo” (people of saint). Why do I write about it? Last year Luca and I went to Brazil during … Continue reading
Filed under Travelling
Bits of the World in Brazil
While in Brazil last Easter, I read in my guide that in the city of Sao Paulo lived the largest Japanese ethnic group outside Japan. My first thought was: that’s not surprising; by heart I made the following reasoning “if … Continue reading
Filed under Travelling
Video of Iguazu from a helicopter
In this post I want to write the least possible. Enjoy the short video (5’20″) prepared in my first ever trip on helicopter (a Bell 206) around Iguazu falls… an unforgettable experience.
Filed under Aerospace & Defence, Movies, Travelling
Sao Paulo from the top of Banespa building
Banespa building is an important skyscraper in the financial center of Sao Paulo. Banespa stands for Banco do Estado de Sao Paulo, which now is owned by Banco Santander. The building was designed by a Brazilian architect, Plínio Botelho do Amaral, who was … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Travelling
Lapa stairs in Rio de Janeiro… impressive.
I had already visited Rio de Janeiro in 2000. That time something went completely unnoticed to me: the stairs made by Selarón in Lapa neighbourhood. This piece of art started with the Chilean artist renovating the stairs in the street … Continue reading
Filed under Travelling
3 wishes to Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
Just back from a two-week trip to Brazil, I’ll start with the first one of a series of posts. This one is about the last church we visited in Brazil: Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Our Lord of the … Continue reading
Filed under Travelling
A ‘Gol’ to Ryanair
Luca and I are planning a trip to Brazil at the end of March. Two days ago I received an email from Gol, the airline which will take us to 4 different places in six different flights. They informed us … Continue reading
Filed under Marketing, Travelling
