Brazil

Bound for Brazil? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my April 2011 trip there, which saw me visit the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and Iguazú Falls. All about Brazilian visa requirements for U.S. citizens and sex motels in Brazil.

Why Iguazú Falls Disappointed Me

Argentina side of Iguazú Falls

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Iguazú Falls itself is incredible, but the experience of seeing it made me roll my eyes.

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Finding the Right Stretch of Beach in Rio

Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro

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There is no definitive “best” beach in Rio de Janeiro, so focus instead on matching your tastes and preferences to the stretch of coastline that’s best suited to you.

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How to Get a Brazil Tourist Visa in Lima

Brazil on a sidewalk

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This sage advice comes from inaugural guest poster Laura Yates, who works with SA Luxury Expeditions in Lima, Peru. After you read this entry, make sure and check out her site!

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City Wars: Rio de Janeiro vs. São Paulo

Fruit in São Paulo, Brazil

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Comparing Rio and São Paulo is like trying to choose between two vastly different types of fruit, each with a different flavor, texture and color.

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High Prices for Travelers in Brazil

Fruit stand at Mercado Municipal in São Paulo, Brazil

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If you can’t afford to spend a minimum of $50 per day for the duration of your travel in Brazil, you will have a difficult time getting by.

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Expectations at the End of the Line

Photo of Cristo Redentor in Brazil

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Other travelers’ commentary led me to set many specific expectations for what travel in Brazil would be like.

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All About Casual Sex in Brazil

Casual sex in Brazil

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Casual sex isn’t at all a taboo in Brazil. And trust me: When a taboo is lifted, you’ll be amazed at the kinds of things you do.

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Why You Will Love São Paulo

Galeria Melissa in São Paulo, Brazil

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Don’t buy into the hype that São Paulo is somehow inferior to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador or other more exotic Brazilian destinations — any traveler who visits Brazil and skips São Paulo is doing himself a massive disservice.

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Dining in Rio de Janeiro on the Cheap

Reaís in Brazil

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Although your chances of finding affordable hotel accommodation in any of Rio de Janeiro’s tourist areas is slim to none, it’s still possible to dine well without spending you entire day’s cash allotment.

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