Train travel is back! It’s not just low-and-slow adventures or classic locomotives turning back the clock — travelers have the need for speed! One of the world’s most stunning countries has lagged behind in this department, but with a hefty investment, it’s now ready to go full steam ahead with the first high-speed train, which is sure to be …
From its lush jungles, across the snow-capped Andean highlands, and finally down to its extensive Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, South America’s a big place, and it’s got no shortage of incredible cities and natural wonders to discover. If you’re planning a trip to the nether half of the continent, chances are you’re wondering where to …
Not Cancun and its glitzy resort zone, Punta Cana and its pristine Caribbean sands, and most certainly not Cartagena and that historic, UNESCO-listed walled center: the beach city stealing all the limelight right now is Rio! The driving force behind Brazil’s tourism growth is the main reason why the country is set to break its …
Where do you travel now that summer’s officially coming to an end? Do you try to stretch the season and go somewhere beachy? Do you go into full city tripper mode and opt for a big metropolis instead? Or do you change gears altogether and fly somewhere wild and adventurous? Well, luckily for all my …
Famous for its upscale Copacabana Beach, unique mix of sprawling concrete jungle and actual jungle, and thriving comunidades, Rio is Brazil’s most sought-after tourist destination, but it can be particularly hard on the wallet if you’re not willing to compromise on comfort and safety. Some of the cheapest four-star hotels in the most touristy parts …
Lots can be said about Brazil, but one thing is for sure – it’s a phenomenal place to visit. We wish we could finish that sentence by saying it’s a phenomenal place to visit for all types of travelers, but that’s just not the case right now. Family vacations and solo trips might be a …
Where will the travel hot spots be in 2024? It’s a question we’d all like the answer to. Will it be Mexico? Somewhere in Europe? If only there was some way we could know the destinations that are growing in popularity. It turns out there is a way – there’s data out there that shows …
Whether through its festive atmosphere or enchanting frosty landscapes, winter has a way of enticing travelers to get out of a rut and embark on new, once-in-a-lifetime adventures. However, while most tourists turn their eyes towards dreamy ski chalets and cultural cities this winter, Americans seem to be yearning for the warmth of soft-sanded beaches. …
Rio de Janeiro is one of the trendiest destinations for U.S. travelers in South America. As Brazil’s most easily recognized postcard and a city where modern development zones are interspersed with majestic peaks and emerald patches of Atlantic forest, it continues to draw in millions of visitors every year. Though it is set to continue …
From block parties starting at dawn, samba music echoing the streets, and a wild feast of hedonism, this is Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. Although over 50 countries celebrate Carnival before Lent, there is none more famous than Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. More than 80,000 tourists will be flocking to this year’s Carnival …