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  1. A dream trip for food lovers

    01 December 2011

    I’ve long considered ‘travel’ - you know, going to see stuff like museums and markets and fancy plazas with mimes - as...

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  2. A perfect day in Rio de Janeiro

    16 June 2011

    Few people are in a hurry in Rio de Janeiro – after all, it’s a city widely known around Brazil...

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  3. Samba: searching for the perfect beat

    24 February 2011

    Few cities are as deeply connected to its musical heritage as Rio de Janeiro. Imagining Rio without samba is to...

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  4. Rio: the top 10 attractions of the Cidade Maravilhosa

    22 February 2011

    It’s a rare visitor who doesn’t fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade...

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  5. The other side of Rio: bohemian Santa Teresa

    21 February 2011

    Rio de Janeiro has long been associated with its magnificent beaches. Copacabana and Ipanema broug...

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  6. Carnaval in Brazil: Rio and beyond

    14 February 2011

    One of the world’s largest parties, Carnaval – held this year from March 4 through 8 – is virtually synonymous...

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  7. 10 best beach cities

    20 January 2011

    If you’re thinking about your next getaway but aren’t sure whether to take a city break or a beach holiday,...

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  8. World’s best festivals: Rio de Janeiro Carnaval

    03 December 2010

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Sambódromo,...

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  9. World’s 10 best festivals

    16 November 2010

    Being at festivals is like standing inside the mind of a culture as it dreams. They have the ability to...

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  10. Top gay-friendly destinations

    22 October 2010

    Here’s our top ten list of gay and lesbian cities in the world.1. San Francisco, USA...

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  11. I can’t believe it’s not the capital!

    21 October 2010

    You always expect a country’s capital to be its showstopper city – the ones everyone wants to go to first,...

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  12. Rio bar snacks for beginners

    04 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Rio de Janeiro guide provides a introduction to the local bar snacks.If you’re heading home from...

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  13. Brazil: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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  14. Brazil's 3 tastiest treats: put a little history in your mouth

    20 July 2010

    Brazilian restaurants outside of the country aren’t often bastions of gourmet delight; the ubiquitous all-you-can-eat steakhouses usually set the gastronomic...

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  15. Rio de Janeiro: films to see before you go

    08 July 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Rio de Janeiro guide offers a selection of films showcasing the city.Brazil has a prolific...

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  16. Licence to travel: jet-setting with James Bond

    12 March 2010

    It’s a tough life but someone’s gotta do it: flitting between exotic destinations, schmoozing in glam casinos and disposing of...

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  17. Our 5 favourite carnival spots

    05 February 2010

    It was party time for the Romans. It was party time for the Christians. And it’s still party time for...

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  18. Tell us your tale of the unexpected

    17 October 2009

    Ever found a Picasso in a flea market in Paris? Been lost in Lisbon? Ripped off in Rome? Romanced in...

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  19. Olympics 2016: C'mon baby, light my fire

    30 September 2009

    The Powers That Be are about to vote on the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. The mix is...

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  20. Top places to steal a kiss

    30 September 2009

    Like they say, it’s all in the lips – so pucker up for everything from passion to cinematic history at...

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  21. Top ten South American reads: a literary trip

    30 July 2009

    Fiction was invented the day Jonas arrived home and told his wife that he was three days late because he...

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  22. Travel on a shoestring

    23 July 2009

    It takes more than hard times to keep a healthy wanderlust down, and our travel community is full of canny...

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  23. Rio de Janeiro on a shoestring

    26 June 2009

    Bikinis in Rio may be skimpy, but prices are not. Brazil is one of South America’s most expensive countries. The...

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  24. Carnaval, Carioca style

    24 June 2009

    One of the world’s largest parties, Carnaval – in all its colorful, hedonistic bacchanalia – is virtually synonymous with Rio...

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