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Brazil Travel Resources
These Brazil travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Brazil. Our Brazil resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Brazil, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Brazil culture.
Staff Picks
- My Brilliant Trip to Rio - A former AmeriSpan participant in Cordoba, Argentina shares his travel experiences to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Travel articles
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Samba across the globe - The Brazilian samba.
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The Land that Time Forgot - Roraima, one of the most famous tepuys in Guayana.
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On Location in Brazil - AmeriSpan's Marlo Goldstien shares her expereinces in Brazil.
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My Brilliant Trip to Rio - Phil Amos, former AmeriSpan participant in Cordoba, Argentina shares his travel experiences to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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The Beautiful Sights of Brazil - Jennie Morris shares her travel experiences of Brazil.
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The legend of the rubber tree - A legend of an Amazonian Indian.
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El Alquimista - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Paulo Coelho's El Alquimista (The Alchemist).
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Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
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Eco-Tourism: Rethinking the Benefits - Eco-Travel The Benefits vs The Costs
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Empanadas Cordobesas - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
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Churros - Churros (traditional snack)
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Peep, peep, peep - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
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Hunger of Memory - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
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Tres Leches - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
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Noticia de un secuestro - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
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Ricky Martin - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
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Aterciopelados - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
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¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil? - Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
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Ceviche - A traditional fish dish.
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Ozomatli - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
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El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
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Cesaria Evora - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
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The Changing Face of Latin America - Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Are Language Skills Enough? - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
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Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
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Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
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Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
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Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! -
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Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School - Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter
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Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program - AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount
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La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.
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Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
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Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.
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Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.
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Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.
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Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.
General Information
- Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.
Getting There & Around
- eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
Hotels & Restaurants
- Hotels and Travel in Brazil - Listing of Hotel chains, bed & breakfasts, hostels, business travel hotels and tourism information for over 25 areas of Brazil.
Language Related
- The Human Languages Page - Contains over 1800 links to different language resources on the net. In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Languages of Brazil - The Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Brazil's 195 living languages, including Portuguese.
News & Culture
- Brazil Online - International Monthly Magazine, in English and Portuguese.
- South American Newspapers - An American Journalism Review website of daily newspapers all over South America. Includes newspapers in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Travel & Tourism
- Destination Brazil - Lonely Planet - For hundreds of years, Brazil has symbolised the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise, igniting the Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of Carnaval to the immensity of the dark Amazon, Brazil is a country of mythic proportions. Lonely Planet captures all of the charm and natural beauty of Brazil as it guides readers to a wonderful vacation.
- South American Explorers Club - An excellent source of travel information for South and Central America. Provides members with reliable, up-to-date information on discount airfares, trip planning, travel conditions, and everything else you need to know for your trip or expedition.
- Travel Advisory-Brazil - From the U.S. State Department. Brazil has a developing economy. Facilities for tourism are good in the major cities, but vary in quality in remote areas. This listing presents all requirements (visas, passports) for entry to Brazil, as well as potential travel risks.
- An Introduction to Brazil - Everything you need to know when planning a trip to Brazil. Includes sections on Geography, Climate, History and Culture.
- World Travel Guide for Brazil - In addition to all you ever wanted to know about food, culture, climate and tourist destinations in Brazil, this site has visa and passport specifics that will help you get ready for your trip.
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