The region where I live in the state of Rio de Janeiro is known as the "Vale do Café" (Coffee valley). During the 19th century, 75% of the world consumption of coffee was produced here.



Due to the abolition of slavery in 1888, which made the production of coffee a lot less lucrative, but also exhaustion of the…

Whether on sand, asphalt or gravel, motorcycle adventure is always guaranteed on the Estrada Real. Every other road offers new discoveries. The many colonial villages with their typical colorful houses and churches, but also the rugged mountain scenery and the rivers with their countless waterfalls, make up what can be called one of…

One of the things that is so interesting and amazing about Brazil, is that it sometimes feels like many different countries in one. When you travel from the north to the south of this immense country, you’ll experience not only differences in the climate, geography, fauna and flora, but also in culture, architecture, food, the way people talk and behave, etc.

The…

I have been traveling across Brazil since January 2009 and have already taken a few thousand photos.

Taking a motorcycle tour through the gorgeous landscapes of Rio de Janeiro is a great way to get a first taste of Brazil. Anyone looking for fun, sun, good rides, interesting culture, great food and a lot of mountain and coastal scenery will definitely find this an unforgettable adventure.

Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil’s smaller states, but has a lot to offer: There are five different serras, national parks, Atlantic…