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1997 Toyota Hilux SW4  ·  12,500 km  ·  Brazil

Blanca Beast

One old 4x4. The whole of Brazil. No plan. No luxury. Just the road.

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How It Began

An Idea That Became a Life

What started as an idea slowly turned into a real adventure — buying an old 4x4 in Brazil, building life around the road, sleeping in the car, filming everything along the way, and driving more than 12,500 kilometers across one of the biggest and most diverse countries in the world.

The trip was never about luxury.

Freedom Exploration Stories People Unexpected moments

Discovering Brazil from the ground level — not from airports or hotel windows.

The road in Brazil
Why the Road

What Exists In Between

Instead of flying between destinations, I wanted to experience what exists in between.

The small towns.

The roadside restaurants.

The fishermen.

The mountain roads.

The beaches.

The rainstorms.

The breakdowns.

The random conversations.

The moments you never plan.

That became the real journey.

Brazilian road
The Vehicle

Old. Simple. Strong.
Far From Perfect.

MakeToyota Hilux SW4 / 4Runner
Year1997
Engine2.7L Gasoline 4x4
Odometer400,000+ km at departure
Distance driven12,500+ km
RoleTransport, home, film platform

Over time, Blanca Beast became part of the story itself — carrying camera gear, acting as both transport and home, and surviving thousands of kilometers through mountains, beaches, highways, dirt roads, storms, and endless Brazilian roads.

It became proof that adventure does not require a perfect setup. You do not need a brand-new expedition truck. You do not need luxury. Sometimes all you need is an old vehicle, a camera, curiosity, and the willingness to keep moving forward.

Blanca Beast on a jungle dirt road
The Route

12,500 km Across Brazil

Starting in Rio de Janeiro and heading south — down the coast, through the mountains, across the border, and deep into the interior.

Rio de Janeiro
→
São Paulo Coast
→
Iguape · Itanhaém
→
Curitiba
→
Garopaba
→
Florianópolis
→
Criciúma
→
Serra do Rio do Rastro
→
Porto Alegre
→
Foz do Iguaçu
The Content

Everything Gets Filmed

🐋Whale watching at sunrise
🏖️Driving on beaches
💧Waterfalls & jungle parks
🏔️Mountain roads
⛴️Ferry crossings
🦜Wildlife
🎉Local culture & festivals
🛠️Breakdowns & repairs
🌧️Storms & road life
💬Random conversations
🌅Off-road & overland events
🎬The unexpected moments

12,500 Kilometers in Blanca Beast


One road. One camera. One old white 4x4 called Blanca Beast. This playlist traces every dusty mile across Brazil-coastlines, backroads, border towns, and beyond. It's not just a road trip; it's how the story unfolds.

So far, 13 pit stops, one Blanca Beast, and plenty more to come.

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Car Trouble to BBQ Champion: My Epic Road Trip Adventure!

👁 9,849 views   👍 246 likes

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A Mother’s Journey: Southern Right Whales in Brazil | Rare Drone Footage

👁 2,878 views   👍 189 likes

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From Jungle Birds to Countryside BBQ – Unexpected Brazilian Road Trip Moments 🇧🇷

👁 1,795 views   👍 38 likes

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5:30 AM at Foz do Iguaçu – No Crowds, Just Breathtaking Waterfalls!

👁 6,808 views   👍 178 likes

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Every dusty detour, one playlist
Still Rolling

The Journey Is Not Over Yet

A large part of the trip is already on YouTube — but there is a lot more still coming. I filmed far more than what has been released. Some videos are still being edited, organized, and turned into new stories.

New episodes from the Blanca Beast trip continue to drop. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next.

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From the Road

12,500 km in Pictures

Foz do Iguaçu
At the falls
Guaíra, Paraná
On the road
Angra dos Reis from above
Islands, Angra dos Reis

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About Me

I’m Niels, a world-roaming storyteller and visual artist dedicated to uncovering the untold beauty of remote landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unexpected adventures. From cascading waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu to the colorful streets of Rio’s biggest festivals, I bring each journey to life through immersive narratives, photography, and film.

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