Brazil

It was nice to revisit my other home of Brazil through this Michael Palin book. Of course, he has visited parts of Brazil which i have not and he didn't visit the place I love and lived in for 5 years so it wasn't exactly a trip down memory lane. There were a few comments he made which I questioned......more

witty and educational book by the master of travelogues michael palin about the lastest series aired on BBC televison also come with some lovely and beautiful photos as well, well worth exploring brazil the most popular country over the few years in print and photos.......more

Having spent half a year (not sequential) as a volunteer as a consultant with a service organization in Brazil, when I spotted this tome on the new book shelf at the public library it attracted my attention. It’s a light-hearted travelogue with a BBC filming crew. Palin covers a wide variety of geog......more

The bar I had subconsciously set for this book was so high that I am now pleasantly surprised on how great this book was. Michael Palin I think did a fantastic job in capturing a general view of the different cultures of the country and it's history and ALSO being honest but polite and in his classi......more

A nice coffee table type travel piece common to others helmed by funny man Palin, though this one not as humorous as others. Have studied a bit about Brazil, so much was familiar for me, and I am positive I watched at least some of the corresponding video. I enjoy his travel productions though. Good......more