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Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) was one of the most famous and important architects from Brazil. His designs were groundbreaking for modern architecture. There are many inspiring buildings throughout Brazil

The Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã) already rank as one of the world’s most extraordinary buildings with its eye-cating, futuristic style. The building was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava

Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra has set a Guinness world record for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. He painted a 2787 square meter (30,000 square foot ) mural on Olympic Boulevard in Rio.

The dunes formed by the wind reach a height of up to 150m and it is a feat of strength to reach the top. After each step you slide back down a little. But the view is breathtaking. I was in this camp for

During my walk through the Atlantic rainforest i saw this plant starting to reach out for the sun. I love the shape of this plant and its "hairy" texture. Nature is still the greatest architect.

I never thought much about cashew. I buy my trail mix in the supermarket and besides many different nuts and dry fruits there are Cashew Nuts as well. It was clear Cashew - has to be a nut! But from a

For the first time in my life I was able to witness this wonderful phenomenon live. It appeared on 26.02.2018 over southern Brazil, Florianópolis. A Solar Halo is an optical phenomenon produced by light

Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) was one of the most famous and important architects from Brazil. His designs were groundbreaking for modern architecture. There are many inspiring buildings throughout Brazil

In Manaus, the capital of Amazônia, the two biggest rivers of the Amazon meet and flow side-by-side over distance of six kilometres. The Solimões River is the brighter half, its colouring owed to the rich

During my visit to Manaus I went to the tribe of the Tucano, who live near the Rio Negro. The medicine man took me through his pharmacy. Here in the jungle, he has everything to heal his people. His knowledge

Joining in on the #waterfallwednesday by @mibreit-photo On my last trip to Brazil I went to the Jalapão National Park in the middle of Brazil (State Tocantins). After a long drive in an SUV through the

Oscar Niemayer (1907-2012) is one of the most famous and important architects from Brazil. His designs were groundbreaking for modern architecture. There are many inspiring buildings throughout Brazil

The Amazon dolphin is famous for its pink colour and is the largest freshwater dolphin in the world. They are born grey and slowly turn pink with increasing age. Their colour is influenced by their behaviour,

In my first post about the Amazon Rainforest i already wrote about how to get there and where the Uakari Jungle Lodge is located. You can read the post here. The Amazon Rainforest It is possible to stay

Without doubt, the most impressive journey of my life! Just to be there, in the middle of nowhere is an amazing feeling. Disconnected from the city life, enjoying the moment, breathing the pure air and

We continue our journey through Florianópolis and visit the great archaeological sites. If you haven't seen my first entry of Floripa and its beautiful beaches, you can do it here: Florianópolis - The

Everybody who visits Brazil must come to Florianópolis, or as it is called - The Magic Island! No doubt, it's just great here! Florianóplis is the capital of the state Santa Catarina and offers 42 beautiful

The Seringueira Tree (Rubber Tree) from the Amazon. Already cut many times to get the latex milk to produce rubber.

The city Urubici is located in the state Santa Catarina in the south of Brazil. The region has an important indigenous history and the name Urubici is still a heritage from the Xokleng tribe that habited

My last entry from my trip to the region of Canyon Itaimbezinho but this time from inside. The first time i went during winter time and just hiked on top of the canyon. Half year later i decided to visit