Brazil, for most people, still conjures up sun, sea, carnival and football. But, these clichéd associations can sometimes detract from the sheer splendor and diversity on offer in Brazil. Venture outside the recognized tourist areas of Rio, Iguaçu Falls and the Amazon, and there are even more breath-taking landscapes, inspiring attractions and wonderful places to stay. Read the full story

Everything began in 2003. It was the first year of FLIP – Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty (Paraty International Literary Festival) – and despite the lack of pretensions on the part of the organisers, who were afraid of a huge fiasco, the event brought around 500 people to the historic and cobbled streets of Paraty.

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