Brazil
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August 3 2016Sustainable Tourism at the Rio 2016 Olympics
And so begins the most anticipated month of the year for those who love sport and culture. As the Olympic bandwagon rolls into Rio and the excitement builds, many will be interested to learn that this great sporting spectacle is...
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July 27 2016
A Traveller's Guide to the 2016 Rio Olympics
The venues are ready, the athletes are arriving, the beaches are glistening, and the city has never been so vibrant – the first Olympic Games to be held in South America promise to be something very special. For those of...
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July 20 2016
5 things to do in Rio during the Olympics
“A New World” is the official motto of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro – a reference to a society that cares about inclusion, sustainability, and healthy living. Using these three concepts as its foundation, this article presents...
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July 7 2016
2016 Rio Olympics: Planning Your Trip
The 2016 Rio Olympics are less than 30 days away. The majority of you planning to make the trip to Brazil’s self-proclaimed “Marvellous City” this August will probably have everything booked, but it is still not too late if you...
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July 16 2015
The classic drink of Brazil: all you need to know about Caipirinha
Caipirinha is an easy-to-make drink that has become the classic drink of Brazil. Traditionally prepared with cachaça (rum from sugar cane fermentation), raw sugar, crushed lemons or limes, and ice, the caipirinha is served in every bar in Brazil. Caipirinha...
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March 11 2014
Brazil's Most Famous Women
To honour International Women’s Day, which took place on March 8th, we've compiled a list of some of Brazil's most famous women, past and present. The following influential females have represented their country in a variety of ways: Dilma Rousseff: first female...
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January 31 2014
Iemanja Day in Angra dos Reis
February 2nd is Iemanja Day in Brazil. The goddess of the sea is admired nationwide, but especially so in cities by the sea with large communities of fishermen, such as Angra dos Reis. In a country with so many people...
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July 11 2013
Brazilian habits for New Year’s Eve
Spending New Year’s Eve in Copacabana is an incredible experience, and the Brazilian spirit makes it even better. People who don’t know each other celebrate together like lifetime friends. Read here to learn more about the unique and fun Brazilian...
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June 4 2013
How Maracanã Stadium Symbolizes Football in Brazil
The new Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is quite an impressive structure. Though the city has received criticism for lagging behind schedule in terms of the stadium's construction, it still holds a lot of pride and history for Brazilians...
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February 1 2013
Salgados: the Brazilian snack
On any busy street in Brazil you'll find at least one snack bar that serves delicious quick bites like the one on the picture below. A foreigner may find them odd at first – especially because of their greasy apearance...
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January 24 2013
Ilha Grande: a Rio Treasure
If your trip to Rio is long or if you already know the city and you would like to explore more highlights of the state of Rio de Janeiro, there are great options, like Búzios and Petrópolis (you can read our in-depth...
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January 8 2013
Búzios Guide Part 2: Making the Most of Paradise
Buzios Guide part 2 / source Last week, we wrote about how to spend the day in Búzios during a trip to Rio. If you are short of time, read our previous post and see how you can go to...
