Here are 20 quick facts and travel tips on the amazing country of Brazil
Brazil Fact #1 – Brazil is the largest country in South America in both size and population and it’s the fifth largest country in the world....3 min
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10 essential tips for what to pack when traveling to Brazil
Over the years I’ve traveled far and wide and way off the beaten path to find the best places to stay before they get known...2 min
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10 surprising facts about Ilha de Marajó, Pará
Marajó is an island located at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil, in the state of Pará. It’s a 3 and a half-hour boat ride...1 min
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10 wonderful surprises about Barra Grande, Piaui
1. Barra Grande is still a beautifully unspoiled fishing village with a range of pousadas at different price levels and sophistication- from basic to luxury....1 min
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What is a Pousada?
There is no direct translation in English for the Brazilian type of “pousada”. Whilst in Portugal the term refers to luxury accommodation in restored historical buildings,...3 min
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Guardians of the Amazon: how the indigenous tribes of Brazil live today
For several years, Brazilian photographer Ricardo Stuckert has been leading a project dedicated to the indigenous peoples of Brazil – the inhabitants of the Amazon...2 min
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What is Festa Junina in Brazil
If you are interested in Brazil, you have probably already seen – in the photo or with your own eyes – the multi-colored flags hung...2 min
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Europeans are going to brazil because of coronavirus restrictions
Against the backdrop of strict restrictive measures in the United States and many European countries, Brazil demonstratively opened borders to foreign tourists, although until recently...6 min
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Brazil bank heist: Armed gang mount a fierce assault on the city of Criciuma
On November 30, the Bank was attacked in the town of Krisiumaa. And on the morning of December 2, the gang attacked the city of...1 min
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What does ‘saudades’ really mean?
Very early on in my Portuguese studies, I came across the word saudades. From those Brazilians I’ve talked to, there seems to be a real...3 min