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Favela tourism. Really?
Slum tourism, poverty tourism, poorism, call it what you like. Gaining in popularity, it´s an area of travel that is debated regularly, a topic that is complex and full of emotive response. On my way...
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Christ! What views
I hate ticking things off of a travel list but this iconic statue drew me in. Religious or not, Christ the Redeemer is really one of those things that you can’t and shouldn’t miss whilst in Rio de...
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Just how sexy is Ipanema beach?
Famous for being the place of beautiful girls, Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro is alive with energy and activity. Back in 1962, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes wrote the song “The Girl from...
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Sun, sea, sand and… snorkelling on Ilha Grande
It was my first experience in a triple bunk hostel in a place that clearly practised rack ‘em and stack ‘em, where tripping over bags and inhaling recycled breath was to be expected. I’d sailed into...
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Blowing the budget in Brazil
Brazil is undeniably beautiful and fun. I partied, I indulged in good food and I visited quirky places and and beaches and natural wonders. But despite staying part of the time with a friend, I still...
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