Brazilian food: a beginner’s guide

Brazillian Food

For many of us the food we eat while visiting a country has a very strong influence on how we remember our holiday. Even years later a small trigger can have us recollect a sensational or disastrous meal from our trip. While any holiday in Brazil is guaranteed to be filled with memorable moments, with [...]

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Tiradentes, the Brazilian tooth-pulling freedom fighter

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Mention the name of Tiradentes to many Brazilians and they will probably tell you with great pride about one of their national heroes. Tiradentes is considered the first significant player in the fight for independence from Portugal, a struggle that would last over 30 years before the ultimate prize was won. So what is the [...]

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Brazil off the beaten track – 5 great places you shouldn’t miss

Brazil boasts many instantly recognisable sights: the beaches of Rio, the dense jungle of the Amazon, the mighty Iguazu Falls and of course the Christ Redeemer statue, recently listed as one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. There is however much more to this vast land of natural and cultural contrasts. Most of [...]

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Off the beaten track in Brazil

Thinking of going to Brazil? You have maybe heard of Rio and the Amazon but not too sure where else to visit? I recently visited some of the lesser known areas of Brazil and want to inspire you to travel off the beaten track with me.   First stop, Ouro Preto, located 2 hours drive [...]

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