Taking the Bus in Salvador
Coming from Seattle, I was used to having a choice of apps to track bus progress real-time, schedules that actually meant something, drivers that stopped at bus stops, and relative peace and quiet. None...
From Praça da Sé to the Pelourinho
I can always tell when I’m on the bus with someone that has never taken the bus to the Pelourinho. As we go through the commercial stretch of Avenida Sete de Setembro they start...
Surviving the heat in Salvador
Located at just 12 degrees south of the equator, we don’t really have seasons in Salvador. Being a tropical climate, the average daily temperature year-round is between 75 and 80˚ F year-round (24 –...
Weather in Salvador
Salvador has just two seasons — shorts and a tank top vs. shorts and a t-shirt. No, I’m kidding. It’s just shorts and a tank top. Year round. In all seriousness, being just 12...
Portuguese Language Schools in Salvador
Interested in learning a bit of Portuguese while you are here in Salvador? Then Barra is the neighborhood for you — all three of the Portuguese language schools that are geared towards foreigners are...
Withdrawing Cash in Salvador, Brazil
In Salvador, ATMs are your friend. Salvador still relies heavily on cash; while most restaurants take credit cards, if you want to catch the bus, take a taxi, pay for a dance or percussion...
How to get a pre-paid SIM card in Brazil
It is absolutely possible to get a pre-paid SIM card in Brazil, but it’s not possible to get one from every carrier. Only one carrier, TIM, will allow a foreigner to get a SIM...
Do you need a visa to go to Brazil?
As with any good question, it depends. For anyone carrying a US passport, you need a visa. However, if you are in Europe or New Zealand you do not. The laws are changing all the...
