By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the Brazilian football season back in full swing and Carnival attracting tourists to Rio in their droves, those hankering for some sport amongst the samba rhythms have a great opportunity to watch some action. This week will see the semi-finals of the Taça [...]
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter FLORIANÓPOLIS, BRAZIL – If you are looking for a way to dodge the chaos of Carnival in Rio, then Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina state, might just provide the escapism you need. The stunning, 33-mile-long (53km) island on which the city sits – the Ilha de Santa Catarina – offers over hundred beaches, [...]
By Ana Gabriela Ribeiro, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There are many ways to enjoy the infamous Carnival blocos of Rio, and experienced revelers have been kind enough to offer inside tips for the rookies, experiencing Carnival in the in Cidade Maravilhosa for the first time. From drinking to going to pre-parties, the [...]
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – French airline Air France canceled forty percent of its long-haul flights on Wednesday due to strike action by aviation workers. As the strike enters its fourth day, a number of flights are being affected between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Brazil’s [...]
By Marie Naudascher, Contributing Reporter CAXIAS DO SUL, BRAZIL – Every two years, the city of Caxias do Sul, 120 km south from Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, prepares itself for the Festa da Uva (Grape Festival). This year, from February 16th to March 4th, one million people are expected [...]
By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Traveling in the Cidade Maravilhosa offers sensory overload in several areas, visually stunning beaches and mountains, amazing sounds of samba, as well as culinary adventures waiting to be explored. Three dining experiences; the churrascaria (a style of barbequing), rodizios (all you can eat), and [...]
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL – Santa Catarina is one of three states in Brazil’s Região Sul (South Region), along with Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul. It is a place of contrasts, boasting beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and quaint cities that are home to southern Brazil’s melting pot of European [...]
By Laura Madden, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While most of the world considers Carnival synonymous with Rio’s Sambódromo shows, there are celebrations happening all across Brazil, notably in São Paulo and Salvador. The capital city of the northeastern state of Pernambuco, Recife, is known to have perhaps the most democratic Carnival in [...]
By Ana Gabriela Ribeiro, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With more than 250 km of bicycle paths in Rio, the city is full of breathtaking sites to see while getting some exercise. Residents and visitors can choose from a number of places to rent bicycles and get moving, but for those unfamiliar with [...]
By Laura Madden, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio Grande do Norte State is situated on the part of the South American continent that sits the furthest out in the Atlantic Ocean, blessing a year-round summer climate with a steady ocean breeze. The state’s capital is named Natal (Christmas) which has a history [...]
Recent Comments