Air France Strike Stops Brazil Flights: Daily
French airline Air France canceled 40 percent of its long-haul flights on Wednesday due to strike action; flights between France...
February 9, 2012Section
Travel – Brazil
The Contrasts of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Santa Catarina is a state of contrasts, boasting beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and quaint cities that show off southern Brazil’s...
January 24, 2012
Traditions of Recife for Carnival 2012
While most of the world considers Carnival synonymous with Rio’s Sambódromo shows, Recife, is known to have the most democratic...
January 24, 2012
Seven Days in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte’s capital, named Natal (Christmas), is situated on the part of the South American continent that sits...
January 10, 2012
Holidays on Brazil’s Northeastern Beaches
Head to the Northeast of Brazil where lazy days by the ocean, or cocktails by the pool in beautiful surroundings...
December 13, 2011A Weekend Hiking in Itatiaia, Brazil
Itatiaia region offers breathtaking scenery and challenging climbs and is a reachable weekend destination from both Rio and SP.
November 15, 2011
Hiking in the Serra do Mar of Brazil
The Rio Times's Ben Tavener gives his experiences of mountain hiking in the Serra do Mar mountain range in Paraná...
November 1, 2011
A Weekend Break in Curitiba, Paraná
Paraná's capital, Curitiba, is often overlooked as a tourist destination - but is perfect for a weekend break or short...
October 11, 2011
Paraty Tourism Stays Strong Despite Weak Dollar
The weak dollar against the strong real makes Brazil, especially for Americans, an expensive country to visit, but Paraty tourism...
August 9, 2011