For history lovers, Ouro Preto is a fantastic destination. The city is located in a valley in the state of Minas Gerais, and is home to some of the most beautiful natural museums in Brazil. The name Ouro Preto (Black Gold), is derived from the amount of gold found in the area around 1698. Since [...]

With the demanding routines and daily stresses of modern day living, not to mention the temptations to indulge, it’s become more and more difficult to stick to New Year’s resolutions like healthy eating and regular exercise.

Brazil, for most people, conjures up sun, sea, carnival and football. But, venture outside the recognized tourist areas and there are many breath-taking landscapes, inspiring attractions and wonderful places to stay.

Trancoso is a small Bahian town, founded in 1586 with just two rows of houses, a lawn and a church. Now, it’s been renovated into hotels, bars and restaurants, creating a charming travel destination.

I had read a lot about João Pessoa and it seemed to be a good place for our young family for all the right reasons. I was particularly interested in the cultural side of things: plenty of theatres, parks, places to go, great shopping facilities, good beaches and weather. My wife and I had pondered [...]

Buzios is a major tourist destination in Brazil. This little peninsula, just off the coast of Rio de Janeiro attracts travellers from around the world! Its beautiful beaches, brightly coloured ocean, and charming village make it a hit among Brazilians and foreign vacationers.

Boipeba – much-hyped in recent years as the hot, new, unspoilt Brazilian beach destination – certainly runs the risk of suffering this fate. One of the islands of the Tinharé archipelago, off the southern stretch of the coast of Bahia state, Boipeba is undoubtedly a paradise.

São Paulo is a curious city served for many palates. This diverse cultural metropolis is one of the largest cities in the world with a population of 10,886,518 inhabitants, and some 3 million immigrants from 70 different nationalities.

Michael Sommers is the author of Moon Brazil and Moon Rio de Janeiro, two great guidebooks for anyone looking to explore the country. We sat down with Michael to ask him a few questions about Brazil, and how best to enjoy the country.

Unlike the lyrics of the famous Gilberto Gil song (‘’Aquele Abraço), Rio de Janeiro is more than February and March. The Wonderful City is turning into a all-year entertainment hub that does not gravitate only around the summer months.