Brazil holidays

Thoughts of Rio de Janeiro conjure up an exotic concoction of carnivals, parties, beaches, mountains, sunshine, enormous Jesuses, Olympics… …and crime.Renowned for its gang culture, gun crime and high death rates, the city of Rio is a microcosm of Brazil’s widespread corruption – largely stemming from many of the country’s politicians at the very top. But I’d urge anyone thinking of going not to forget all the great stuff too....

It was three in the morning. I was lying awake in my bunk in a tiny hostel room that still smelled of fresh paint. The hammering and shouting outside the door that had pulled me violently from sleep took a momentary lull. Then, another shout in Portuguese – I assume a warning – and the door flew off its hinges with a bang.  In hindsight, staying in a favela in Rio de Janeiro was probably not the best idea I’ve ever had. But we were desperate, the rates were cheap, and I had it on...

Brazil is one of the most popular tourist destinations in 2020 with its award-winning football team, carnivals, and waterfalls. Being the largest country in South America, stretching from the tropical forests in the North to the Atlantic coast, bordering with almost all countries on the continent apart from Ecuador and Chile, Brazil can offer a lot of places to fascinate tourists....