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How to Make the Most of a Layover at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Brazil’s busiest aviation hub and a common stop for travellers flying between Australia, Europe and South…

Visiting Pipa’s Mangrove Forests And Dolphins

Pipa, on Brazil’s northeastern coast, combines broad Atlantic beaches with protected lagoons, tidal channels and lively marine habitats. The village lies in…

Rio Viewpoints Beyond Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro is often introduced through the familiar silhouettes of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Yet the city’s most rewarding lookouts are…

A Guide To Gaucho Culture And Churrasco In Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre is the southern Brazilian capital where urban life meets the traditions of Rio Grande do Sul. Its gaucho identity is visible in music, dress,…

A Day in Tiradentes: Brazil’s Colonial Mountain Town

Tiradentes is one of Minas Gerais’ most appealing historic towns: compact enough to explore on foot, rich in Portuguese colonial architecture and surrounded by…

Hiking Routes Through Itatiaia National Park

Itatiaia National Park is Brazil’s oldest national park and one of the country’s finest destinations for mountain walking. Straddling Rio de Janeiro and Minas…

Curitiba to Morretes by Train: A Scenic Paraná Journey

The train ride from Curitiba to Morretes is one of Brazil’s most memorable day trips. It descends from the highlands of Paraná through the Serra do Mar,…

Exploring The São Francisco River Valley By Houseboat

The São Francisco is one of Brazil’s great inland waterways, flowing from Minas Gerais through Bahia and Pernambuco before reaching the Atlantic. A houseboat…

The Best Scuba Diving Sites in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago

Fernando de Noronha is Brazil’s standout destination for warm-water scuba diving, clear visibility and close encounters with marine life. The volcanic…

A practical guide to Brazil costs for digital nomads

Brazil can offer Australian remote workers a comfortable lifestyle for considerably less than Sydney or Melbourne, although prices vary sharply between beach…