Today I am heading to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, with Avanti Destinations. It is a place I have longed to see for a long long time. Salvador is not everyone's first choice of places to visit in Brazil.

Few places better represent the influence of Africa on Brazilian culture than the streets of Salvador in the state of Bahia. And throughout November, when the community celebrates Black Consciousness, ...

Photos of Salvador in Brazil, a Cultural and Historical Treasure The capital city of Bahia state in Brazil is a treasure trove of history and culture. Published: January 29, 2018 8:18 PM IST ...

Brazil may not yet rival Africa as a “roots” destination, but those keen for a cultural encounter are converging on Bahia. ... an American scholar in Salvador, the capital of Bahia.

Salvador is a coastal city noted for Bahian cuisine and a strong Afro-Brazilian culture. ... Within Brazil’s northern state of Bahia, Salvador is a coastal destination that is ushering in new ...

There are few Brazilian cities as steeped in their African heritage as Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia. This was, after all, the first colonial capital of Brazil, and the point of entry for ...

Its black and mixed-race population is 80% of its whole, and the colonial-era streets are theirs now. Salvador is not just the birthplace of Brazil, nor is it just the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Here's a quick flash tour through my recent trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, arranged for me by Avanti Destinations. Avanti is a custom provider of independent tours to Europe and Latin America. The ...

Brazil is such a vast country, there is no shortage of places worth visiting! Here's a closer look at the 8 Brazilian cities ...

The Bahia-born promoter showcases diverse Brazilian arts beyond Carnaval and soccer with “Tropical Noise Fest in Newark.

Witnessing the Bale Folclorico da Bahia is to learn of the explosive sights and sounds that make Northeast Brazil one of the country's most culturally diverse regions. There is the Boi-Bumba, a ...