BRAZIL & SEX TOURISM

Brazil is a very alluring, sexy place.  The people, land, and the culture are all very enticing and sensuous.  I mean for example where else can you hop on a boat and be at an exotic, tropical island in about 30 minutes?  My wife and I for example can have the whole beach to ourselves where we get to feel like we are the only people in the world.

I'd be lying if I didn't acknowledge this simple fact.  The first thoughts that come to mind when people around the world think of Brazil are exotic and sexy.  Maybe you can throw soccer in there too, lol.

There is an industry built off of international visitors, mainly from Europe, North America, and Australia, who come here for sex.  They come from other places too but those are the main areas.

I am not knocking this activity or promoting it.  I just thought I'd

BAIA DE CAMAMU: PARADISE IN SOUTHERN BAHIA

Gorgeous and peaceful, Baía de Camamu, on the coast of the state of Bahia, Brasil is a place in which to bathe in the sea, relax and taste some lobster or shrimp. A refuge that fortunately remains protected.

André Silva, special for ANBA*

source: www.1000dias.com

Camamu – A narrow strip of sand that seems like it may be submersed any second, marks the meeting between Baía de Camamu’s (Camamu Bay) peaceful waters and the stronger waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A framework of wood and straw beams is the only sign of human occupation at Coroa Vermelha (Portuguese for Red Crown), as the bay’s locals dubbed this sand strip. This desolate small island, a good spot to take a swim in the sea, bears witness to one of the main attractions of Camamu’s: the resistance of beaches, groves and islands in this Southern Bahia refuge to human occupation.


Coroa Vermelha could look altogether different. The locals explain how the island was purchased years ago by a famous singer in an axé music group (a typical local rhythm) who tried to build a mansion there. The

Brazil World Cup Countdown

Well the World Cup is officially less than two weeks away.

I meant to put this post out a few months ago but I forgot to hit publish, lol

With the start of the World Cup a few months away (starts June 12th), FIFA says it will not pay some of Brazil's World Cup bills even though it admits the local organizers' failure to fulfill their commitments may jeopardize the tournament's success.

The protests are still going on.

Military presence is pretty heavy.

 Clock is ticking.

Brazil is going to do it their way.

Stop worrying about it.  Everything is going to be alright.

World Cup Time | Official Song Feat Pitbull J Lo and Claudia Leitte | We Are One

 

 The World Cup is Here!
Check out the Official 2014 FIFA World Cup song



Claudia Leitte looks great!  I'm glad they got an artist from Salvador da Bahia.  I know she was born in Rio but Bahia is where she came up and developed her style of music.

I'm not even going to mention the alleged "backlash" from World Cup fans over the video which was shot in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (a great city, I used to live there).  It might has well have been shot in Brazil.  You know why?  Because South Florida is Brazil.  South Florida is a combination of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean with a little dash of the US thrown in.

I used to hear people on the street speaking Brazilian Portuguese all the time.  So back to the World Cup.  It looks like Brazil is ready to shine despite all of the protests and other hold ups.

I'm glad for Brazil.  This is a great opportunity to show its dynamic culture and take control of the perception of the country on a global scale.  The eyes of a billion people will be on this wonderful country this summer.

Random Traveller Stories: Brazil Through Foreign Eyes Pt 11

Brazil Through Foreign Eyes

March 24, 2008 Meet R Dub from the USA who has been fascinated with Brazil for several years and almost moved here. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers. 1. Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do etc.? I‘m the Program Director of Hot 92.3FM in Los Angeles and I also host and produce a syndicated "love songs and dedications" radio show called Sunday Nite Slow Jams that airs in 50 cities. I‘ve been doing radio since I was 15 years old - it is my passion (along with Brazil). I recently relocated to Los Angeles from Tucson, Arizona to run one of the biggest radio stations in the country. I was supposed to be living in Brazil right now... but that‘s another story, which I‘ll explain later... 2. When did you arrive in Brazil and what brought you here?

Random Traveller Stories: Brazil Through Foreign Eyes Pt 10

Brazil Through Foreign Eyes

Meet Eddie Soto, from the USA, who regularly travels to and from Brazil and other areas in South America with work. Read the following interview where he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers. 1. Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do etc.? I am originally from new York City and my parents were from Puerto Rico. I studied here in the United Sates as well as in Central America. I have lived in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. I did graduate work here in the USA and have a master‘s degree from Princeton. Presently I am an Associate Pastor in a Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Previous to this I taught in university level theological institutions in Guatemala, Venezuela and the city of Fortaleza in Brazil as well as in São Paulo City. Among my present duties I take groups from our church to different parts of the world to expose them to other cultures and expressions of the Christian faith. We have been to Costa Rica, Mexico, brazil and this year are planning a trip to Madagascar, Africa. 2. When did you arrive in Brazil and what brought you here?

Random Traveller Stories: Brazil Through Foreign Eyes Pt 7

Brazil Through Foreign Eyes

Meet Carmen Naidoo, from South Africa, who has been teaching English in Rio de Janeiro for the last few months. Read the following interview where she tells us about her most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers. 1. Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do etc.? I´m a 27 year old South African from Cape Town and I have been travelling for the past 4 years. I´ve taught English in South Korea, worked and lived in London for two years and now I am here, hence I don´t actually have a real job as yet! LOL. But I graduated with Business Science Marketing in 2001. 2. When did you arrive in Brazil and what brought you here?

Random Traveller Stories: Brazil Through Foreign Eyes Pt 8

Brazil Through Foreign Eyes

Meet Priya Guyadeen, who was born in Guyana and moved to Canada followed by the USA. Priya has been travelling to Brazil for several years, and been here permanently since 2003. Read the following interview where she tells us about her most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers. 1. Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do etc.? I was born in Guyana, South America (borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname). My parents emigrated to Canada, when I was a one and a half years old, and I grew up outside of Toronto. I moved to the US after college, and lived there for about 10 years, before moving to Brazil. I currently work for a US government contract research organization. We work with the public hospitals and reference center in Brazil, doing HIV/AIDs research. I am responsible for managing, and auditing our centers here to ensure that they are conducting clinical research, and collecting data according to international regulations and guidelines. 2. When did you arrive in Brazil and what brought you here?

Random Traveller Stories: Brazil Through Foreign Eyes Pt 9

Brazil Through Foreign Eyes

Meet Monde Ngqumeya, from Johannesburg, who stayed in Brazil with a host family. Read the following interview where he tells us about his most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers. 1. Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do etc.? Am a Business Analyst for Vector Logistics Solutions in Johannesburg. I am 28 years old and a University of Johannesburg graduate with a business degree in Logistics and pursuing a Post grad qualification. I am from Kagiso a township near Johannesburg. Single, but a great uncle to my 3 nephews and nieces. 2. When did you arrive in Brazil and what brought you here?

BRAZIL: A RACIAL PARADISE?

Just posted the entire video.  It's about an hour long.  Very interesting.
We really understand where this documentary is coming from.  This will give you a very good understanding of what it is like being black in Brazil.  We live in Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.  It is considered the "soul" of Brazil with the highest percentage of Afro Brasileiros in the country.  Bahia is the Mecca for Afro Brazilian culture.

Full Episode of Black in Brazil below

Watch the full episode. See more Black in Latin America.