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Floating the Pantanal Brazil

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on March 22nd, 2013%

Floating involves lying face down in the water, whilst wearing a snorkel and goggles of course, and letting the river carry you in its gentle flow . . . → Read More: Floating the Pantanal Brazil

Christ Atop Rio De Janiero

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on March 9th, 2013%

The statue has become an instantly recognisable icon of Rio de Janeiro . . . → Read More: Christ Atop Rio De Janiero

Relaxing in Recife

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on January 9th, 2013%

Its 8 kilometre-long boulevarde, really comes alive during Carnival, and for many weeks beforehand . . . → Read More: Relaxing in Recife

Embraer Brazilian Planes

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 19th, 2012%

Embraer is the world’s largest producer of commercial jets up to 120 seats . . . → Read More: Embraer Brazilian Planes

Chapada Diamantina the Lost World of Brazil

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on September 26th, 2012%

Chapada Diamantina is remote, difficult to reach and, as a result, almost in pristine condition . . . → Read More: Chapada Diamantina the Lost World of Brazil

Great explorers and one unsung hero Sebastian Snow

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on June 29th, 2012%

his methods were unconventional in the extreme but surprisingly effective . . . → Read More: Great explorers and one unsung hero Sebastian Snow

How to judge values in a foreign destination

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on October 31st, 2011%

The most expensive city in the world in which to purchase a Coke from the mini bar is Paris, where the Coke cost $11.76. . . . → Read More: How to judge values in a foreign destination

Visiting the house of the gods in Venezuela

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on June 9th, 2011%

Once you do manage to ascend a tepuy you will find an environment that is positively alien when compared to the plains below . . . → Read More: Visiting the house of the gods in Venezuela

Curitiba, Brazil gets the longest bus in the world

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on April 18th, 2011%

They will transport about 77,000 passengers per day, reducing the presence of buses on the streets and at the same time reducing carbon dioxide emissions . . . → Read More: Curitiba, Brazil gets the longest bus in the world

Porto where if it’s baroque don’t fix it

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on February 9th, 2011%

In Porto, you’ll find some of the most significant baroque monuments, which should not be missed . . . → Read More: Porto where if it’s baroque don’t fix it

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Grumpy's Getaway Guide

Floating the Pantanal Brazil

Christ Atop Rio De Janiero

Relaxing in Recife

Embraer Brazilian Planes

Chapada Diamantina the Lost World of Brazil

Great explorers and one unsung hero Sebastian Snow

How to judge values in a foreign destination

Visiting the house of the gods in Venezuela

Curitiba, Brazil gets the longest bus in the world

Porto where if it’s baroque don’t fix it

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