Have you ever been to Brazil or somebody from Brazil here?

[Lucy]

I am just wondering, thinking of to go there for vacation. I'd like to know when is the best time to go there or what places is the best to visit, how are people there? What's the dangerous?
Anybody help?
Appreciate that, thank you in advance
Lucy

[jade_dragon]

I am thinking about moving down there, I know there are a few Brazillian masters on the board but I can not remember their sn's at the moment.

[chemicaleyes]

http://www.globalholidays.co.uk/guide-brazil.htm
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelgui...ntries/Brazil/
http://us.a-zoftourism.com/atoz-of-cities-in-Brazil.htm

[NinjaSteve]

Kman went. He reported back that there were a lot of hot chicks there. That's all I know, but that's all I cared about.

[Lucy]

Originally posted by NinjaSteve
Kman went. He reported back that there were a lot of hot chicks there. That's all I know, but that's all I cared about.

thank's but I don't care about hot chicks, I am woman! anyway thanks

[RobD]

ask Jer

[tranza]

I´m from Brazil...

I´d recommend you come here between Nobember and March to any beach in the North-East... You´ll love it...

You should probably talk to Jer since he live up there and know the best places to visit....

[Lucy]

Originally posted by tranza
I´m from Brazil...

I´d recommend you come here between Nobember and March to any beach in the North-East... You´ll love it...

You should probably talk to Jer since he live up there and know the best places to visit....

great, thank you
one question, how's the carneval and exactly when is it please?

[DWB]

Hi Lucy,
The first thing you have to understand is that Brazil is HUGE and has so many different things and vibes to it... it really depends on what YOU want to see and do.

I have spent some time running around all over there and found the north (Bahia) to be more my pace. Sao Paulo is my least favorite place and if I must fly through there I am in and out as fast as possible. SP is too big, too dirty and has too much traffic for me. Rio is something you should see, but I prefer the beaches in the north around Natal. They are less crowded than Rio and safer IMHO. 2 or 3 days in Rio and you should move along unless you love the place. Copa and Impaneama have different vibes... Copa has more whores so if you want to avoid them, hit Impaneama.

Salvador, Itipua, Pituba, Natal, Forteleza, Jericoacoa (incredible) and other areas in Bahia are incredible and Forteleza excluded as very slow paced. If you have the time, make the trip to Jericoacoa for an amazing trip... and ride the dune buggies if you can.

Danger... all of Brazil can be dangerous. I have had two problems in Brazil both in Salvador, and both my fault because I was alone and somewhere I should not of been.

Problem 1) I was robbed at needle point by a guy who had lesions all over his body and threatened to infect me with HIV. I was in a BAD area taking portraits of locals and was lucky to even get out of there. I always have to pockets full of money and never carry more than I am willing to lose. 1 pocket is for this exact thing and is just enough to make them happy and leave me alone... I lost about $30 USD.

Problem 2) I was in some sand dunes with some girl and the police came up to us and started talking very fast to me. I could not follow because of the speed and they started yelling at me and then 4 of them beat me to the ground with their sticks. Ugh. After calming down and I was able to speak a little with them, I found out they were telling me to get on the ground and I was not doing so. They wanted my passport, which I left in the room by mistake so I hade to bribe my way out of going to jail... $40 USD.

Both times, my fault.

With all that said... be careful there and don't trust anyone who approaches you. Go to the north for a more laid back vacation, hit the large cities if your a city girl. I think the north has much more culture than the south. try to see a Condoble (spelling?) gathering, it's kind of similar to voodoo. Another fun thing to do is check out a Copoeria school for a days class, you will gain a whole new respect for it.

If you make it to Salvador, hit the old city early evening for great music & eats... and see Olodum (incredible drumming) if you can. It's an awesome show.

Best of luck. I know there are several people here that live and hit Brazil... I'm sure they can tell you about all kinds of great things.

[DWB]

Hit the Thorn Tree message board at LonelyPlanet.com... always some good people there that know their shit.

[Lucy]

Originally posted by DirtyWhiteBoy
Hi Lucy,
The first thing you have to understand is that Brazil is HUGE and has so many different things and vibes to it... it really depends on what YOU want to see and do.

I have spent some time running around all over there and found the north (Bahia) to be more my pace. Sao Paulo is my least favorite place and if I must fly through there I am in and out as fast as possible. SP is too big, too dirty and has too much traffic for me. Rio is something you should see, but I prefer the beaches in the north around Natal. They are less crowded than Rio and safer IMHO. 2 or 3 days in Rio and you should move along unless you love the place. Copa and Impaneama have different vibes... Copa has more whores so if you want to avoid them, hit Impaneama.

Salvador, Itipua, Pituba, Natal, Forteleza, Jericoacoa (incredible) and other areas in Bahia are incredible and Forteleza excluded as very slow paced. If you have the time, make the trip to Jericoacoa for an amazing trip... and ride the dune buggies if you can.

Danger... all of Brazil can be dangerous. I have had two problems in Brazil both in Salvador, and both my fault because I was alone and somewhere I should not of been.

Problem 1) I was robbed at needle point by a guy who had lesions all over his body and threatened to infect me with HIV. I was in a BAD area taking portraits of locals and was lucky to even get out of there. I always have to pockets full of money and never carry more than I am willing to lose. 1 pocket is for this exact thing and is just enough to make them happy and leave me alone... I lost about $30 USD.

Problem 2) I was in some sand dunes with some girl and the police came up to us and started talking very fast to me. I could not follow because of the speed and they started yelling at me and then 4 of them beat me to the ground with their sticks. Ugh. After calming down and I was able to speak a little with them, I found out they were telling me to get on the ground and I was not doing so. They wanted my passport, which I left in the room by mistake so I hade to bribe my way out of going to jail... $40 USD.

Both times, my fault.

With all that said... be careful there and don't trust anyone who approaches you. Go to the north for a more laid back vacation, hit the large cities if your a city girl. I think the north has much more culture than the south. try to see a Condoble (spelling?) gathering, it's kind of similar to voodoo. Another fun thing to do is check out a Copoeria school for a days class, you will gain a whole new respect for it.

If you make it to Salvador, hit the old city early evening for great music & eats... and see Olodum (incredible drumming) if you can. It's an awesome show.

Best of luck. I know there are several people here that live and hit Brazil... I'm sure they can tell you about all kinds of great things.

oh this is absolutely fantastic, all those informations.
Thank you very much, now I got ideas where to go and where not. Really appreciate that, big thanks

[antwan]

Hi tranza,

Do know people that make content/movies in Brazil ?
If so mail me [email protected]

Greetings,

Antwan

[smack]

i've heard god is brazillian. must not be that bad of a place.

[RedShoe]

where the fuck is Jer when you need him?

[Manowar]

I hear mike loves it

[Inde]

DirtyWhiteBoy... nice post. Bookmarked this thread. It will come in handy one day.

[Lucy]

Originally posted by smack
i've heard god is brazillian. must not be that bad of a place.

yes, I've heard the same

[r0nin]

Been there twice: Florianopolis and Rio

goood! beautiful places there! i wanna move to Brasil for a couple months to relax on the beach and shag some garotas

[Dirty F]

I had a really good time in Rio, its just friggin dangerous when you walk alone.

I

[tranza]

Originally posted by Lucy
great, thank you
one question, how's the carneval and exactly when is it please?

Carnival happens all over Brazil, but I think you would have a blast in Bahia or Rio de Janeiro...

It happens once a year in the end of February I think... You should check that out on Google...

[Lucy]

Originally posted by chemicaleyes
http://www.globalholidays.co.uk/guide-brazil.htm
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelgui...ntries/Brazil/
http://us.a-zoftourism.com/atoz-of-cities-in-Brazil.htm

great, thank's

[Lucy]

Originally posted by Battuss
I had a really good time in Rio, its just friggin dangerous when you walk alone.

I

can imagine

[(Gk)]

Very nice tips DirtyWhiteBoy.

People in general are very friendly with "gringos" they just want to make you happy, enjoy the country and get as many dollars from you as they can.

My biggest advice is to enjoy your vacation with a local friend, don't go thinking John Stagliano walks by himself into shaddy nightclubs in Rio looking for exotic big butted Brazilian girls ;]

Avoid the "innocent tourist full of greens" look, walk with confidence, act like you own know exactly where you're going, even if you're lost hehe.


Definitely don't trust anyone, even a police officer! Yes, they can rob you too.

Always remember, you're never completely safe in Brazil... But if you follow the basic rules I'm sure you will have a safe and pleasent vacation.

Exchange a reasonable amount of money, only what you'll need. Dollar is instable in Brazil, so it might be worth more tomorrow.

As a woman, if you come alone during Carnaval time, keep in mind guys you try to eat you alive in a street parade. :-p

[Jer]

I've never been to Brazil.

[Jer]

Oooops. I've never been to any other country other than my good 'n old Brazil

[Jer]

The carnaval is in February

[Pornopat]

I went to Brazil last year.
I spent most of the time in Rio traveling alone.
I visited a lot of neighbourhoods including R.
R. is where a lot of gangsters in Rio live.
I never felt threathened. All Brazilians warned me about eachother but I guess its relative. I know more dangerous places in my hometown. Its all about the attitude.

[Jer]

Good post, DirtyWhiteBoy

Forteleza = Fortaleza
Jericoacoa = Jericoacoara
Condoble = Candomblé
Copoeria = Capoeira

[Jer]

I love Fortaleza

[Jer]

I just found this site, it has some good info:
http://www.braziltourism.org

[Jer]

Originally posted by smack
i've heard god is brazillian. must not be that bad of a place.

I've heard about that too.

[Lucy]

Jer and all of you guys, thank you very much for all that grat informations, really appreciate that! you guys rocks!

[Jer]

Originally posted by Lucy
Jer and all of you guys, thank you very much for all that grat informations, really appreciate that! you guys rocks!

If you have any questions feel free to post them anytime