Brazil Tips & articles

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  1. Paradises on Earth

    09 Februar 2012

    Gin-clear water at bath temperature, a breeze ruffling the coconut palms, and sand as fine and white as sugar –...

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  2. Voyages of a lifetime

    07 Februar 2012

    The romance of long ocean and river voyages of history holds powerful sway over the dreams of many world travellers....

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  3. Whose round is it anyway? The world’s best booze

    19 Januar 2012

    Drinking the local beverage is a sure way to warm the hearts of the locals. Here is a selection of...

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  4. Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots

    19 Januar 2012

    It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It’s the world’s second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly...

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  5. Journeys down the world’s longest rivers

    12 Dezember 2011

    Do you want to feel the pulse of ancient civilisations? Travelling the world’s longest rivers is an exhilarating way to...

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  6. 7 natural wonders of the world: Lonely Planet readers’ picks

    22 November 2011

    The New7Wonders Foundation caused no end of controversy and outrage with their shortlist of the world’s natural wonders, and it...

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  7. 5 embarrassing (or pregnant) language mistakes

    05 Oktober 2011

    Flickr: AugapfelPart of the fun when visiting foreign lands i...

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  8. World’s most amazing natural phenomena

    23 September 2011

    Nature is always amazing, but sometimes it pulls a really freakish rabbit out of a hat. Here’s where to catch...

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  9. 10 wild regions saved from certain death

    06 September 2011

    Having been snatched from the very jaws of environmental disaster lends a certain added drama to these wilderness regions.1. Franklin...

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  10. Beginner’s guide to South America

    29 August 2011

    South America has long captivated travellers with its plethora of natural and cultural wonders. Take a quick inventory of continental...

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  11. Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls

    10 August 2011

    The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....

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  12. The world’s most beautiful buildings

    13 Juli 2011

    Straight away we’ll say that this isn’t a top 10 list. There are just far too many styles of buildings,...

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  13. Brazil’s top 10 carnivals

    06 Juli 2011

    Brazilians know how to throw a party on a mammoth scale and make other festivals look like trainspotting conventions. So...

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  14. A perfect day in Rio de Janeiro

    16 Juni 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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  15. Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries

    14 Mai 2011

    Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...

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  16. Top 10 destinations for twitchers

    14 Mai 2011

    If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...

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  17. Best places to play the locals at their own game

    13 April 2011

    Card games have long been good friends to the traveller whether on long train trips or waiting for transport connections....

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  18. 9 iconic sporting events

    22 März 2011

    The sporting world, with its heroes and symbols, is a massive travel draw. While major international events dominate world headlines,...

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  19. Samba: searching for the perfect beat

    24 Februar 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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  20. Rio: the top 10 attractions of the Cidade Maravilhosa

    22 Februar 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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  21. The other side of Rio: bohemian Santa Teresa

    21 Februar 2011

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

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  22. Carnaval in Brazil: Rio and beyond

    14 Februar 2011

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

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  23. Lonely Planet’s honeymoon helpdesk

    02 Februar 2011

    Getting married? Great news! Congratulations from everyone at Lonely Planet. We love a bit of romance. After all, our story...

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  24. Tips for Amazon riverboat trips

    03 Januar 2011

    Rivers are roads in Amazonia, and riverboat trips are a uniquely Amazonian experience: the slow pace, sleeping in hammocks, watching the...

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