Rio de Janeiro may be an iconic destination, but many travelers have reported it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, it’s absolutely stunning from the outside looking in, but we have all heard of the city’s sketchy favelas as a place to avoid. Well, the U.S. Consulate certainly isn’t helping their reputation with …

For the first time since Latin America’s borders reopened, nonstop flights from the United States to one of the region’s most beautiful yet least-visited destinations are finally being reinstated. Minas Gerais is one of Brazil’s most culturally-wealthy and diverse states, home to breathtaking natural vistas, towering peaks, majestic waterfalls, centuries-old colonial towns, and best known …