Travel Stories

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4 min read • Jan 28, 2019

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its stunning beaches, verdant surroundings, and kaleidoscopic Carnival. However, away from the white sands, the often under…

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4 min read • Jan 17, 2019

Framed by rocky mountains and tropical forests, Rio de Janeiro is a city with an iconic skyline filled with unique silhouettes. Rio's beauty is magnified…

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7 min read • Aug 15, 2018

Quilombos have existed in Brazil since the country started importing Africans as enslaved labor – back then they were self-sustaining communities of…

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5 min read • Aug 3, 2018

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…

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4 min read • Aug 3, 2018

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…

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6 min read • Jun 25, 2018

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…

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5 min read • Apr 18, 2018

Strolling through Paraty feels a little like you're revisiting a bygone era – horse-drawn-carts jolt their way along cobblestone streets, boats hover…

• wildlife and nature

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4 min read • Feb 27, 2018

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…

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7 min read • Nov 2, 2017

Long-distance walking trails inspire a fascination, even obsession, in a certain type of traveler. While historically long walks were the default way of…

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7 min read • Jul 14, 2016

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…