Brazil

Put on your dancing shoes! The rumba, the samba; all things dance and music come to mind when travelling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most vibrant city. It is also the country’s second largest city, found on the coast of Brazil where it cools down next to the Atlantic Ocean. Famous for the sunny beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corvacado and its colourful nightlife, Rio de Janeiro should be first on the itinerary for Brazil. It harbours all the charms of a seaside city, without lack of rich cultural heritage. In 1565,...

Samba your way through Brazil Put your traveling shoes on and head to the picture-perfect and entertaining country of Brazil. First things first, you should definitely book a tour of the Amazon Rainforest. It’s time to venture out and witness everything you have seen on television programs – there is even a night hike for the adventurous at heart. Don’t forget to do an Amazon or Rio Negro River cruise! While you are in Manaus, take a trip to the Rubber Plantation Museum, where you will see what is was like to work on the rubber plantations. You will also learn...

Nestled atop the verdant peak of Corcovado mountain, overlooking the vibrant and pulsating city of Rio de Janeiro, stands the Christ Redeemer statue. This colossal work of art, an emblem of Brazil's deep-rooted faith, towers at an imposing 98 feet, its arms outstretched in a warm, inviting embrace to residents and tourists alike. As the day breaks, the first rays of the sun kiss the statue's face, casting an ethereal glow that contrasts beautifully with the cerulean sky, while at night the statue illuminates, standing as a beacon amidst the twinkling city lights. Crowned one of the New Seven Wonders...