Brazil
Featuring the star constellations of 1889 representing the States of Brazil and the words “Ordem e Progresso” (Order and Progress) inscribed in a banner
The Heart, Lungs & Soul of South America
Brazil is a country of breathtaking scale and energy, where golden beaches, vast rainforests, and dramatic waterfalls all converge. From the Amazon’s winding rivers to the iconic coastline of Rio de Janeiro, nature is everywhere and always impressive. Its cities pulse with life and culture; with Rio’s music and Carnival spirit, São Paulo’s modern skyline, and Salvador’s Afro-Brazilian heritage offer travellers a rich mix of tradition, creativity, and excitement. Warm hospitality, incredibly flavourful and unique cuisine, and huge regional differences, Brazil is a way for travellers to experience adventure, relaxation, and culture all in one journey.
Brasil
Local Name
Portuguese
Official Languages
Brasília
Capital
Brazilian Real
Currency
The Country Archives
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PERU, BOLIVIA & NORTHERN CHILE
An epic voyage of the adventurous ups and downs experienced travelling across this diverse part of the Andes. From a stunning desert oasis, red cliff beaches to the highest lake in the world where the altitude almost took me out.
HOW TO VISIT MACHU PICCHU via The Mystery of Hidroelectrica
A full account of how to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back to Cusco again, on a budget. Taking return shuttles to the mysterious Hidroelectrica, avoiding the expensive train, yet adventurously walking along its live tracks.
VISITING THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Bringing together Asia, Europe, and Latin America – this is a little blog on my personal experience of visiting the Seven Wonders of the World (New7Wonders). This is all the juicy advice I would have given myself before going, and some experience gems that I discovered along the way.
Matt Vincelli 