Salvador, Brazil 🇧🇷 – Stunning Beyond Expectations! 😍
Brazil’s first capital 🏛️ The "Most African" city outside Africa 🌍✊🏿 The heart of Afro-Brazilian culture 🎶🥁 Before coming, everyone warned me: "It’s chaotic, dangerous!" But then I arrived—just in time for a breathtaking seaside sunset 🌅… and I was completely mesmerized! The colorful historic district feels like Olinda’s bigger, bolder sibling 🎨🏘️. Even ran into a group of students yelling "Kon'nichiwa!" at me 👋🏽— I didn’t correct them (too sunny, my face was not in a friendly mood 😑). Didn’t want them thinking "All Chinese people look this grumpy!" 😂 📌 MUST-KNOW TRAVEL TIPS! 1️⃣ Where to Stay? 🏨 Barra District – Safe, right by the sea, packed with great restaurants! 2️⃣ Exploring the Historic Center 🚶 Largo do Pelourinho & R. Alfredo de Brito – Gorgeous colonial streets. ⚡ Elevador Lacerda – Ride up for epic ocean views! 3️⃣ Safety Note ⚠️ Historic area can be sketchy—best visited by day. ✋ Avoid "free" bracelet/hand-painting offers (they’ll demand payment after!). 4️⃣ Best Sunset Spots 🌇 📍 Museu Náutico da Bahia (Barra) – Unreal views! 📍 Morro do Cristo – Another stunning lookout. 5️⃣ Must-Eat: MOQUECA! 🍤🥥 A coconut milk stew (like a Brazilian Laksa)—try it with shrimp or fish! 6️⃣ Airport Transport Tip ✈️ 🚖 Taxi = Expensive! 🚌 Take the 1001 bus (only R$5.60). ⚠️ Google Maps bus stops may be wrong—ask locals where to wait! 🌎 #TravelDiaries #Brazil #Salvador #AfroCulture #SunsetChaser #SoloTravel #Wanderlust