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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
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Jo Barnes
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Surprising Salvador: Why Brazil’s Birthplace Caught Me Off Guard
Slave quarters, Michael Jackson's balcony, and a UNESCO world heritage town
Mar 22
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Jo Barnes
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7
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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
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Jo Barnes
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5
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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
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Jo Barnes
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17
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The Biggest Adventure You Can Ever Take is To Live the Life Of Your Dreams
What 2.5 weeks in Brazil has taught me about expanding your life
Feb 27
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Jo Barnes
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22
6
London! The Greatest City in the World.
A 50+ nomad's guide to loving the Big Smoke
Jan 14
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Jo Barnes
10
11
Where Are All the Toilet Seats in Italy? (And Other Italian Quirks)
From mad drivers to bed debates. The real story of travelling through Italy.
Dec 15, 2025
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Jo Barnes
6
2
Morocco. The Most Terrifying Place on Earth?
A two week journey that proved fear is a terrible travel advisor.
Dec 1, 2025
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Jo Barnes
32
23
3
Sicily, You Had Me at Cannoli!
From The Godfather villages to Greek temples, this island completely stole the show.
Oct 17, 2025
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Jo Barnes
14
4
Why I Don’t Recommend Driving the Amalfi Coast (and other Italian travel mistakes)
Our first week exploring Southern Italy. Beautiful, bonkers, and occasionally terrifying.
Oct 5, 2025
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Jo Barnes
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12
2
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