lifeontheroad

40kms, Mountains & Dodgy Knees: How to Hike Chapada Diamantina Like a Pro 😉

What happens when FOMO beats common sense in the Brazilian wilderness...

Apr 28 • Jo Barnes

8 Weeks, 7 Cities, and Not a Single Decent Cup of Tea ☕️

But the filet mignon was out of this world....

Apr 16 • Jo Barnes

A Broken Toilet, Fun in a Launderette and my Grumpy Knight in Shining Armour

Dispatches from a 16hr overnight bus somewhere in northern Brazil....

Mar 30 • Jo Barnes

Surprising Salvador: Why Brazil’s Birthplace Caught Me Off Guard

Slave quarters, Michael Jackson's balcony, and a UNESCO world heritage town

Mar 22 • Jo Barnes

Nothing Says Adventure Like Imodium and a 7-Hour Bus

From a surprisingly atmospheric work week in Fortaleza to a slightly risky ride into the dunes

Mar 21 • Jo Barnes

The Most Dangerous Thing About Rio Was the Glitter!

3 weeks of samba, street food, squiffy drinks, and spectacular views in Brazil's former capital.

Mar 11 • Jo Barnes

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