Brazil14 Dec 2025Brazil's astonishing, lagoon-filled desertLençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, but it's alive with shimmering pools, remote villages and ancient paths that only local guides know how to read.14 Dec 202522 Feb 2025A samba queen's guide to Rio de JaneiroMayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles.22 Feb 202514 Nov 2024The 900km Amazon highway that's dividing a nationThe BR-319 is famed as one of South America's most challenging drives, but those who attempt it are rewarded with an unfiltered experience that few get to see.14 Nov 202427 Jun 2024Six LGBTQ+ destinations around the worldBeyond hotspots like Brighton and Berlin, these are some of the most accepting places for LGBTQ+ travellers.27 Jun 202417 May 2024Hiking the world's largest urban forestAfter the Tijuca forest was decimated by colonial plantations, an ambitious rewilding programme is now aiming to ensure the survival of Rio de Janeiro's ancient rainforest.17 May 20249 Apr 2024Unesco announces its newest geoparks around the worldFrom dinosaur fossils in Brazil to the soaring monasteries of Meteora, these 18 new geological sites highlight a particular region's natural, cultural and intangible heritage.9 Apr 202415 Feb 2024Brazil's heart-breaking site that changed historyRio de Janeiro was once the world's largest slave city – and a walking tour through "Little Africa" is the best way to explore the history that shaped Brazil's national identity.15 Feb 20249 Feb 2024Brazil's new it-town for Carnival 2024This year, Brazilians seem to have recognised that the heart of carnival culture is not in Rio, but in little-known Belo Horizonte.9 Feb 202427 Nov 2023The tunnels made by giant slothsThese tunnels were once believed to hide religious fortunes deep in their chambers, but the real treasure is found in who – or what – created them.27 Nov 2023...
