Tag Archives | Brazil

3 Great Places for Carnival other than Rio

By Chelsea Schmidt on February 7, 2013

South America travel in February is just about as good as it gets with practically the whole continent celebrating Carnival with week long festivals.

Brazil Travel – Visiting a Favela

By Chelsea Schmidt on January 29, 2013

A new, unique Brazil travel experience is to tour the favelas of Brazilian cities. Is this type of “slum tourism” helping or hurting the local people?

Brazil Travel – Senhor do Bonfim and Bonfirm Wish Ribbons

By Chelsea Schmidt on January 17, 2013

Salvador is a Brazil travel hotspot and if you go, be sure to get one of the city’s traditional Wish Ribbons for good luck and health throughout your trip.

Brazil Travel – Salvador, Bahia

By Chelsea Schmidt on November 27, 2012

The northern Brazil travel destination of Salvador offers visitors a unique combination of colonial era history and African culture all mixed together.

Brazil Travel – Capoeira in Salvador Bahia

By Chelsea Schmidt on October 16, 2012

A growing number of people planning Brazil travel to practice or witness the uniquely Brazilian art form of capoeira.

How To Spend A Weekend in Rio de Janeiro

By Caroline Eaton on October 1, 2012

A guide on getting around, eating, sleeping and of course dancing your way through a weekend in Rio de Janeiro during your Brazil travel getaway.

Brazil Travel – Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

By Caroline Eaton on September 19, 2012

Tips for visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro during your Brazil travel. How to get there and what to expect.

Brazil Travel – Conquering Copacabana Beach

By Caroline Eaton on September 4, 2012

Conquering Copacabana beach is easy, if you follow a few key guidelines and of course, remember to have fun.

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