Brazil
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July 10 2019FLIP 2019: Everything you should know about the biggest literary festival in Paraty
Paraty is one of the colonial jewels of Brazil, a town that remains almost intact since the 18th century. Known as the "Venice" of Brazil, its cobbled streets and colonial-style mansions are a haven of peace and tranquility. Paraty is...
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July 4 2019
Top 5 beaches in Búzios
Búzios, the beautiful beach town that belongs to the "Region of the Lakes", is located 180 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro (about 2 hours away by car) and is known as a honeymoon destination and for travel with your significant...
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June 12 2019
Dia dos Namorados in Brazil: 5 South American paradises to celebrate your love
While the United States and Europe celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th, Brazilians have been celebrating Dia dos Enamorados on June 12 since 1948. But why? The date of this celebration has a very different history than that of February...
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May 31 2019
June Festivals in Brazil: 5 cities to celebrate the tradition of Northeast Brazil
After Carnaval, the festas juninas (June Festivals) are the most important representation of Brazil’s popular culture. Just look at the multitude of people who meet every year -especially in the northeastern states- to celebrate St. John, St. Anthony, and Saint...
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March 26 2019
7 Deadly Sins that are worth it to commit during Holy Week in South America
As carnival ended a few weeks ago in South America, Lent is approaching soon in the celebration of Holy Week. Which is a time for believers to pray, reflect and praise. However, for the non-believers, this is the perfect opportunity...
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February 12 2019
Top 10 Beaches in Rio de Janeiro: traditional & alternative
There are beaches in Rio de Janeiro for everyone. From the tourist favourite Copacabana to the Carioca haunt of Leme, preferred by locals, this is a comprehensive beach guide for you! A famous Brazilian song by Tim Maia says “from Leme to...
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July 24 2018
5 Reasons to Visit Paraty
Just 125 miles south of Rio de Janeiro lies Paraty, a beautiful colonial town located on the Costa Verde. It is renowned for its charming cobbled stone streets which run throughout the historic centre, where vehicles are banned but horses...
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May 15 2018
3 trendy bars in São Paulo that you should know about on your next trip
São Paulo has endless amounts of bars and restaurants to satisfy every traveler. Knowing about every single one during a short trip is an arduous task, that’s why we have gathered together 3 trendy bars in São Paulo that awaken...
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January 25 2018
Planning Your Trip to São Paulo
São Paulo is enormous: an intimidating giant. From above, it is a seemingly endless urban jungle; a blanket of concrete punctuated by the occasional pocket of green. Down in the thick of it, however, visitors will find a megalopolis that...
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December 12 2017
Rdj4u Review: Day trip to Arraial Do Cabo
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Rio’s lively beaches and experience real tranquillity on the white sands of the surrounding picturesque islands. With aching legs, sun burn and a hoarse throat after an incredible Carnaval I decided to...
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September 7 2016
5 Artisanal Cachaças to Taste in Brazil
You can't travel to Rio de Janeiro and not taste the iconic Brazilian sugarcane spirit: cachaça. Here are 5 artisanal cachaças to try while you're there.
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August 9 2016
Health & Safety Tips in Rio de Janeiro (and any city around the world)
You surely had enough health and safety tips in Rio, but most of the media is just repeating what the press agencies are saying and few insider information is going around. If you have friends already in Rio they probably...
