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Brazil, a place where batucada and jazz, beach and jungle, and bikinis and Jesus coexist peacefully, seems to lie on a planet of its own.  Find tips for every traveler who intends to spend any amount of time in Brazil, the largest country in South America.

8 Essential Tips for Carnival in Rio

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NIGHTLIFE:   From where to crash to recommended clothing, beverages, plus pre and post-party tips, here are 8 essential things to know for Carnival.  More »

Meet Some of Brazil's Changemakers

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CHANGE:   and learn how you can support their work.   More »

10 Extraordinarily Useful Brazilian Portuguese Phrases

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ABROAD:   É o jeitinho brasileiro.   More »

Brazil's Presidential Race Gets Interesting

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NEWS:   But to understand what's about to happen, you have to understand what's been happening.   More »

Brazilian Favela Gets Wired

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The Favela Tour: Changing Perspectives on the Slums of Rio

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CHANGE:   "People in Rio should start to see that ignoring favelas is not the solution. "  More »

Fight Like Water: Lessons From a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master

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SPORTS:   "When you are no longer afraid, then you can have compassion."  More »

Armchair Travel: The Spirit of Carnaval

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GEAR:   From Colombia and Bolivia to the home base, Brazil, we’ve been bringing you some exciting dispatches and vibrant photography from Carnaval celebrations across South America.  More »

A Guide To Eating In Brazil

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NIGHTLIFE:   Beware: Asking for a complete churrasco will mean you get every last piece of the animal barbecued, from the chicken’s heart to the pig trotters.  More »

The 10 Best Venues and Shows in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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NIGHTLIFE:   Welcome to Salvador--the beating heart of afro-Brazilian culture.  More »

The 10 Best Venues and Shows in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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NIGHTLIFE:   Welcome to Salvador--the beating heart of afro-Brazilian culture.  More »

Brazilian Carnaval: Going Beyond Rio

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NIGHTLIFE:   Carnaval-- by the people and for the people--beyond Rio.  More »

Twelve Ways to Experience Rio de Janiero Like a Carioca

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ABROAD:    As a newly minted Carioca (two months and counting), I’ve learned a few tricks that have let me slip in a little better.   More »

The Best Places to Study in Brazil

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ABROAD:   From Rio to Floripa, the best places to study in Brazil. Warning: you might not want to come home.   More »

"60 Minutes" Exposes Chevron's Environmental Atrocity in the Amazon

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CHANGE:   Dirty deeds done dirt cheap turn a tidy profit for America's third largest company.   More »

10 Tips to Improve Any Trip to Brazil

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "Brazil, a place where batucada and jazz, beach and jungle, and bikinis and Jesus coexist peacefully, seems to lie on a planet of its own."  More »

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