Aug 3, 2018 • 5 min read
As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…
Aug 3, 2018 • 5 min read
As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…
Aug 3, 2018 • 4 min read
It's a rare visitor who doesn't fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade maravilhosa, the "marvelous city" stretches…
Jun 25, 2018 • 6 min read
Summer temperatures in Rio regularly top 40°C (104°F), leading locals and tourists to crowd the nearby beaches and forest waterfalls to escape the heat…
Apr 18, 2018 • 5 min read
Strolling through Paraty feels a little like you're revisiting a bygone era – horse-drawn-carts jolt their way along cobblestone streets, boats hover…
Feb 27, 2018 • 4 min read
It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…
Nov 2, 2017 • 7 min read
Long-distance walking trails inspire a fascination, even obsession, in a certain type of traveler. While historically long walks were the default way of…
Sep 1, 2017 • 5 min read
It’s easy to see why Brazilians nicknamed Bahia a terra da felicidade (the land of happiness). The northeastern state, with its sun-drenched coastline, is…
Jul 3, 2017 • 5 min read
South America is known for many things – incredible culture, gorgeous beaches, amazing food. But most striking might be the continent’s sheer geographical…
Mar 20, 2017 • 4 min read
Films and TV shows have the incredible power to transport us to amazing locations around the world, and beyond to galaxies far, far away. But while the on…
Sep 16, 2016 • 3 min read
There's little doubt that Brazil is a carnivore's paradise, especially if your approach to a steak dinner is best described as a 'more the merrier' affair…
Jul 28, 2016 • 5 min read
One of the world’s most captivating cities, Rio de Janeiro has indisputably beautiful beaches and fantastic nightlife. But after taking in the comely…
Jul 14, 2016 • 7 min read
Rio de Janeiro's markets (known in Portuguese as feiras or mercados) provide some of the best, and most delicious, ways to connect with the city's vibrant…
Jan 21, 2016 • 7 min read
What do you get if you combine cinematic landscapes, kaleidoscopic culture, head-spinning biodiversity and a constant rhythm of carefree joie de vivre?…
Oct 1, 2015 • 5 min read
Picture this: a tropical island cloaked in 193 square kilometers of rainforest, dotted with spectacular beaches, threaded with walking trails and devoid…
Apr 22, 2015 • 5 min read
In Rio de Janeiro there are the essential purchases: the classic mini statue of Christ the Redeemer, the cheapest Havaianas on the planet, and the beach…
Apr 13, 2015 • 5 min read
Every February the infectious sights and sounds of carnaval (carnival) return to Rio de Janeiro. The world’s best known party has taken place in the month…
Mar 16, 2015 • 4 min read
Few people are in a hurry in Rio de Janeiro – after all, it's a city widely known around Brazil for its carefree attitude and beach-centric lifestyle. It…
Feb 9, 2015 • 4 min read
Brazilian restaurants outside of the country aren't often bastions of gourmet delight; the ubiquitous all-you-can-eat steakhouses usually set the…
Apr 10, 2014 • 6 min read
Gearing up for your once-in-a-lifetime visit to Brazil this summer? Got your greedy hands on 2014 World Cup tickets? Already booked somewhere to stay?…
Feb 21, 2014 • 7 min read
Life and how to live it, according to Brazilians: Football.
Mar 6, 2013 • 5 min read
You never forget the first time you set eyes on a hyacinth macaw. A remarkable parrot cloaked in deep indigo plumage with clownish yellow eye patches, it…
Feb 20, 2013 • 5 min read
The Amazon basin is a marvel of the world and the imagination, an ecosystem of unrivaled size and diversity, and a place of near mythical status among…