Can't remember the exact cost, but the current cost should be posted somewhere on thier site. I think it's probably gone up. But I thought it was a great experience and you can always try to fund raise to offset the cost a bit...

Ah, a six month sabbatical. What I wouldn't do for one of those!
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Hey there, thanks for the comment. I often went around Salvador by myself and felt safe there. There are definitely issues, but I think Salvador is safer than Rio and SP and when I got out of the city, I always felt safe. I blended in really well and people thought I was local... I'm guessing you could blend in too. And I found both locals and travelers in Bahia to be really friendly (just watch out for shady men who hang around female tourists ;)

I highly recommend Bahia, I'm dying to get back down there. I have a blog on my trip (and some tips for safety) on another travel site if you want to check it out: http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/3719

Hi Globalgirl,

I am new to the Metador site and just came across your profile by chance! I am so excited (and a little jealous) just reading about your upcoming adventures. Taking a sabbatical to explore the world is going to be an experience of a lifetime! I would love to hear where you wind up...I hope you have Istanbul and Croatia on your list...I hear they are must dos. From my personal experience in Europe I hope you can stop through Edinburg, Madrid and Gstaad. What area do you want to focus on?

Have a fabulous time!
Kimberly