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A foodie’s guide to Brazil

Brazil is a large country with an even larger national personality. From huge celebrations and festivals to the local art scenes of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is teeming with culture. For foodies, the delectable delights that Brazilian cuisine has to offer are on par with the natural beauty of the country's rainforests.…

Top 5 eco-vacation destinations for Earth Day

This Earth Day, consider making your vacation a little more environmentally friendly by traveling to an exotic location that respects and sustains the environment. The money you spend on these vacations will ultimately go to helping the Earth and the people that care for it's natural environments and wildlife. If you want, you can even…

How to Plan a Trip to Brazil for Carnival

The Brazilian Carnival has its roots in an old Catholic tradition which precedes the time before Lent. During Lent, many Catholics give up eating meat for 40 days. The word "carnival" comes from the Old Italian "carnelevare," which means to remove meat. In other words, the Carnival is a time to let loose and celebrate…

So you want to get away from the cold this winter and head to the beach - it's a great idea, but you're not the only one who has it. How can you avoid the crowds of tourists at the coasts this winter? Simple - you just need to do your research ahead of time. Read on to…