Freelance journalist Eugene Costello is going on a press trip to northern Brazil from Wednesday 26 May to Friday 3 June. He will be spending three nights in Salvador at Convento do Carmelo and will be exploring culture, fashion, design, art and the best restaurants suitable for city guide-type pieces. Then three nights at the eco-chic hotel Uxua Casa in Trancuso, the brainchild of former Diesel Creative Director Wilbert Das. He’d be delighted to discuss any possible commissions, ranging from city guides to Salvador to eco-travel pieces on Uxua Casa. The trip is being tailor-made by Abercrombie & Kent so he would be happy to discuss any specific angles as desired. Eugene can be reached at eugenecostello@yahoo.com or on 07973 803 173