Spending Easter 2013 in Rio and Brazil
The long Easter (Páscoa) weekend, known as “Semana Santa” is a unique time in Rio and all of Brazil whether...
March 26, 2013Topic
Travel
Staying in Lapa at Rio Bohemia Hostel
The Rio Bohemia Hostel lies in Lapa, Rio's cultural and music center, right next to the famous Arcos da Lapa...
March 26, 2013
Record Cruise Ships Tourists in Rio
This year broke new records in the number of travelers arriving by cruise ship – an estimated 80,000 people through...
February 19, 2013
Traveling in Rio Sem Portuguese
Over a million of international tourists flock to the gorgeous beaches of Rio every year, but visitors may be surprised...
February 12, 2013
Brazil and U.S. Visas May End Soon: Daily
U.S. ambassador in Brazil, Thomas Shannon, spoke recently about ending the requirement for Brazilians to obtain visas for traveling to...
January 27, 2013
Brazil Works to Reduce Travel Costs: Daily
Brazil’s slowing economy and Rio’s high ranking as an expensive place to live and travel has the government working to...
January 14, 2013
Gramado, Brazil’s Christmas Capital
Christmas is already in full swing is Gramado, located in Rio Grande do Sul, this small city has been the...
December 4, 2012
Something for Everyone in Paraty
The small town of Paraty, situated south of Rio de Janeiro on the Costa Verde, has long been a popular...
November 27, 2012
Michael Palin’s New Brazil Travel Series
Michael Palin is surely one of the world’s most well traveled television presenters and says in his introduction, Brazil is...
November 13, 2012