Tag: Brazil

The day the Iguazu Falls took our breath away

by journeyingjournos, posted in Adventure, Engineering, Hiking, Nature, Rivers, Sightseeing, South America, Stunning Scenery, Walking, Waterfalls, Watersports

We're not exaggerating - yes it's a tourist trap but not in the same gawdy way as Niagara. The Brasilians and Argentines are rightly proud of their 'cataratas', and for good reason...

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Rio de Janeiro: How safe is it really?

by journeyingjournos, posted in Adventure, Beach, City, Clubbing, Coast, First Stop, Mountains, Nightlife, Sightseeing, South America, Street Art, Stunning Scenery, Surfing

The guidebooks say the favelas are safe, scaremongering bloggers suggest not to go out after dark. Thankfully we ignored the warnings not to go out at night, but there is a sinister side, and people who live in Rio say it's getting worse...