by aseper on December 27, 2011
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the world for longer than the one or two weeks of vacation that you typically get per year? Have you read the blogs and articles of others who have lived out their dreams of traveling the world? Have you wondered what it takes to make a lifestyle change like this happen?
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Rio de Janeiro is an iconic Brazilian city and a transportation hub in the country. It is famous for the samba, Carnaval, football (soccer) and beaches.
Iguazu Falls is one of the great natural wonders in the world. No visit to Brazil is complete without experiencing this superb waterfall.
Access to the falls is done through one of the tri-border cities:
Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil
Puerto Iguazu in Argentina
Ciudad del Este in Paraguay
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Since you are already in Brazil, it’s
Sao Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and also the most underrated. It stands in the shadow of Rio de Janeiro but it has it fair share of interesting things to do and see.
Rio de Janeiro is famous for the Carnaval, samba , football (soccer) and beaches. Tourists come here to enjoy the music, the food and have fun.
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If you are in a hurry, then a flight from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) into Rio
Rio de Janeiro is an iconic Brazilian city, famous for the colorful Carnaval, samba , football (soccer) and beaches. Tourists flock here to enjoy the music, the food and have fun.
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital , famous for tango and shopping. It has a unique atmosphere which cannot be compared to any other city in South America.
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Traveling by bus is cheaper than flying but you’ll be on the road for at least 40 hours.
Although flying is the fastest way to get around such a large country as Brazil, booking a domestic flight is not exactly a cheap affair.
If you are on a tight budget then choosing bus travel in Brazil is the way to go. Locals love the bus system so you’ll also get to soak up the real Brazilian culture.
Generally, bus travel in Brazil is efficient and cheap. While the buses are in excellent shape, the roads aren’t. So be
For many travelers, a trip to Brazil means one thing: a trip to Rio. But this sprawling country (the fifth largest in the world) has so much more to offer than the city made famous by Carnival and Copacaban. Rio is certainly worth visiting, but it’s still worthwhile to get out of the city to see more of Brazil. For a slightly smaller and more manageable city, start in Recife.
Recife is the fourth-largest metro area in Brazil and is major