Why Rio is really a daytime city
Despite its party reputation, Rio is a daytime city. Obsessed with health and good looks, locals work hard to keep tan and fit.
Famous flyer: Geraldine Turner
Four-wheel driving in Zimbabwe was a fabulous adventure for Geraldine Turner.
The other Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's newest party hotspot
Often-overlooked but no less spectacular, this big festival city rivals Rio de Janeiro.
Why I want to be in South America
No longer just the domain of backpackers and the brave, South America has something for everyone, writes Katrina Lobley.
Easy vibe high on the hill
Ute Junker goes above and beyond Rio's beaches for a taste of the city's hippest food.
Meet a girl from Ipanema: the songs that created tourist hotspots
How many travellers have added a city to their itinerary purely out of music-induced curiosity?
Six of the best: Brazilian beach getaways
Bahia is Brazil's version of Queensland, where the weather is always warm and everyone has a good time.
Brazil's Osama Bin Laden-themed bars
With Sao Paulo hosting matches at the approaching World Cup, travelling fans are being alerted to an unmissable photo opportunity – themselves sinking a pre-game pint in the company of Osama Bin Laden.
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Home of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil has always been a hot destination. But now it's even hotter. From the party atmosphere and world-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the remote, wild jungle around the Amazon river, Brazil offers adventures to suit all kinds of travellers. It's the world's fifth largest country by both population and geography, so there's plenty to explore.
