10 Travel tips for Brazil that will improve your trip
April 16, 2019Brazil is an amazing country to travel in. From the Amazon, Cerrado and spectacular water pools, to islands, gorgeous beaches and fun cities – Brazil has it all. But it’s not the easiest country to travel. There’s violence, language barriers and massive distances to cover. After spending almost two years in the country (and travelling a lot!), I have some travel tips for Brazil to share. Let me know if you have any others to add 1. Do some prior research and global planning, especially if you’re short on time Brazil is so big, you can easily spend months there.…
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