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Real stories, practical tips and the backstage of every expedition, in Brazil and beyond.

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8 stories
Lençóis Maranhenses: why this is one of the most surreal places in Brazil to experience an expedition
Destinations

Lençóis Maranhenses: why this is one of the most surreal places in Brazil to experience an expedition

Shifting dunes, lagoons appearing between the sand, and a trek through the most surreal scenery in Brazil. Step inside with us.

7/22/2026Read
Beyond beautiful places: why our expeditions go far beyond tourism
Expeditions

Beyond beautiful places: why our expeditions go far beyond tourism

A journey isn't just about where you arrive; it's about what happens while you are there. The Ana Carms way of traveling, told without hurry.

7/22/2026Read
How group expeditions work at Ana Carms Expeditions
Expeditions

How group expeditions work at Ana Carms Expeditions

Small groups, itineraries designed with care and local communities at the centre of the experience. Understand how we organise every trip.

7/22/2026Read
What to pack for a group expedition (without fighting your zipper)
Practical tips

What to pack for a group expedition (without fighting your zipper)

A packing checklist made with care: what we use on every expedition, what we always see left over and that silly item nobody remembers until they miss it.

7/22/2026Read
Getting fit for the trail: how to arrive ready without becoming an athlete
Practical tips

Getting fit for the trail: how to arrive ready without becoming an athlete

You do not need to become an athlete to live an expedition. You need consistency, breathing and an honest plan, come see which one.

7/21/2026Read
Group travel as a solo traveler: why it works so well (and is less scary than it sounds)
Behind the Scenes

Group travel as a solo traveler: why it works so well (and is less scary than it sounds)

Hey there! Come join us today as we chat about those butterflies in your stomach when setting off solo, and why they completely disappear by the very first breakfast.

7/20/2026Read
Chapada Diamantina or Chapada dos Veadeiros: which expedition is right for you?
Destinations

Chapada Diamantina or Chapada dos Veadeiros: which expedition is right for you?

Hi there! The two most beloved chapadas in Brazil aren't just the same thing in different states. Come compare landscapes, pace, and energy, and choose with your heart.

7/19/2026Read
Your first international expedition: how to choose (and what nobody tells you before)
How it works

Your first international expedition: how to choose (and what nobody tells you before)

Does taking your first trip outside Brazil give you butterflies? Totally normal. Come on in, and we'll tell you what really matters, with no boring manuals.

7/18/2026Read