Well after a reasonable nights sleep on the coach we arrived safely at Foz do Iguaçu bus terminal at 8am. During the trip we had met another English couple Simon and Ella, so the four of us headed off to look for accommodation for the night. Found a funky little hostel, Supernova, close to the main road that runs straight to the falls. Bags down, quick wash and change of clothes then off to visit the Brazilian side of the impressive Iguazu Falls. Even though I h...

Well the travelling part of our trip has certainly begun now!! Ilha Grande to Iguassu Falls, via Paraty & Sao Paulo took 46hrs in total. After arriving at the port we wanted to head straight to Sao Paulo to catch the over night sleeper bus to the falls...but things never go to plan!! We had to go via Paraty and by the time we arrived we'd missed our connection... over night here it is!! So with Pierre (Swedish guy from our dorm in Ilha Grande) we headed to In...

As we approached the Port of Abraao all we could see for miles is lush green rainforest and sandy white beaches. On the boat journey over to Ilha Grande we got talking to Antonio the Italian Stalion, Vicky from Leeds and two Chilean Chica's, whom we enjoyed spending the next 4 days with. When we got to the hostel we were lucky enough to be given the best room in the house, with a massive balcony overlooking the ocean. Early the next morning we set off on a hike a...

Rio... this city is one that I hear people fall in love with, now I no why! This is truely amazing. Even though we only stayed 4 days we experienced so much. travelling to Christ The Redeemer, making the most of Copacabana beach and visiting the wonderful sights of the National Park of Tijuca, with not forgetting a messy Friday night out in Lapa. Even catching the local onibus was an experience in itself, especially when you know what bus to catch to get you ther...

Well the first 24hrs have been a great success....I havn't strangled Easton yet!! Only joking, we're had a fantastic first day. Woke up this morning in Rio to the glorious Brazilian sunshine, walked the length of the famous Copacabana Beach and sat drinking from a coconut watching the world go by... bliss. Thought we'd be adventurous this afternoon and hike to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain instead of greeting the cable cart, plus we need to think like traveller...