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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.

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 »

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 »

Meet Some of Brazil's Changemakers

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

Favela on Blast: Diplo's New Documentary on Baile Funk in Rio's Slums

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NIGHTLIFE:   Downloadable and rocking documentary by Diplo and Leandro HBL shows the vibrant baile funk culture of Rio's favelas.   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 »

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 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 »

Photo Essay: Going Inside Brazil's Prisons

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CHANGE:   Photographers Michelle Ferng and Danny Thiemann take you inside Brazil's prisons.   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 »

The geography of gender-based violence in Brazil

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CHANGE:   Alyssa Martino highlights the "Map of Violence" in Brazil  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 »

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 »

10 Extraordinarily Useful Brazilian Portuguese Phrases

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ABROAD:   É o jeitinho brasileiro.   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 »

Favela Painting Project: Can a little paint change entrenched poverty?

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CHANGE:   Methinks not, but I'm willing to hear other opinions.   More »

Brazilian Favela Gets Wired

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What People are Listening to in… Brazil

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NIGHTLIFE:   I thought my collection of Brazilian music was pretty impressive… until I went to Brazil.   More »

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 »

How to Make the Perfect Caipirinha

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NIGHTLIFE:   Once a boozy secret for South American travelers, Brazil’s potent cocktail has become “the new mojito”. Here’s how to make one in the privacy of your own home.  More »

6 Best-Kept Secrets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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TRIP IDEAS:   Russell Slater has some advice for you on your next trip to Rio.  More »

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