Blog Header

In: hidden gem Salvador

Salvador Candomble
May 25, 2014

Parts of Brazil’s candomble religion are still so secret I couldn’t even take photos of this hidden gem, a Salvador candomble.

Read More
The Pelourinho, a Salvador hidden gem
April 27, 2014

Why the Pelourinho is a Salvador hidden gem that comes to life after dark.

Read More
Tia Maria restaurant Salvador Bahia at work in the kitchen
Salvador’s best Brazilian restaurant, Tia Maria
May 19, 2013

No it’s not the liqueur, this hidden gem called Aunty Maria is a tiny restaurant in Salvador that serves up authentic Bahian cuisine.

Read More
Barra lighthouse Salvador sunset
Barra, where to stay in Salvador
December 2, 2012

Parts of North East Brazil may have a bit of a dodgy reputation but the beach suburb of Barra is the safest place to stay in Salvador.

Read More