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New Caipirinha Appreciation Society podcast

January 17, 2012
New Caipirinha Appreciation Society podcast

MdC Suinge and Kika Serra are the creators of the coolest Brazilian music show hosted in English, the never boring, never obvious Caipirinha Appreciation Society. They just released their first 2-hour program of 2012, playing …

Azulejos – the Portuguese tiles everywhere in Brazil

August 29, 2011
Azulejos – the Portuguese tiles everywhere in Brazil

Azulejos, the very typical Portuguese white and blue tilework, can still be found in several Brazilian cities, generally remnant from the colonial years. They began to arrive in the country around 1630 and were used …

Brazil essentials: 18 Unesco World Heritage sites you must visit

May 17, 2011 3 Comments

This is the ultimate list of must-see Brazilian sites, the 18 historic towns and natural wonders that were included by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. It …

The most beautiful Brazilian waterfalls

May 6, 2011 3 Comments
The most beautiful Brazilian waterfalls

One of the divine experiences of traveling along the Brazilian lands is the surprise appearance of little waterfalls along the road. You stop the car, dive into the shower, fill your bottle and go back …