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Photo of the Week: Doors to the Past, Ouro Preto, Brazil

  • Wallace Faria (Photo)
  • 15 January 2012

This shot captures two of the most distinguishing features of the former mining town of Ouro Preto, Brazil; specifically, its pronounced sense of heritage and its elements of outstanding baroque architecture. This doorway almost feels like a portal into the past, with its chipped facade, rusted lintel and worn steps all contributing to a feeling of tremendous age and quiet dignity.

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A Brief but Relaxing Break with Friends in Pirenopolis, Brazil

  • Renan Rigo
  • 9 January 2012

The Cerrado is a vast tropical savannah that is one of the biggest and most diverse of Brazil’s ecosystems. Not far from the big city of Goiania lies the special jewel of the Cerrado: the historic city of Pirenópolis. It’s the right place to go when you want to escape the hectic big city and it was the destination we had chosen for a brief holiday among friends.

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The Cities of Vitória and Vila Velha Expand whl.travel’s Extensive Presence in Brazil

  • whl.travel
  • 2 December 2011

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Nestled into the southeastern coast of Brazil, the island of Vitória promises visitors immersion in the quiet beauty of the Atlantic coastline while simultaneously experiencing the electrifying buzz of contemporary and cosmopolitan Brazil.

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Seven Surprising World Beers: A Tribute to Oktoberfest

  • Kamran Marwah
  • 24 October 2011

Beer is the ultimate social drink and there’s no better time to enjoy it than in October, a month during which, all over the world, the old, the young, the fat, the slim, the good, the bad and the ugly all come together for ‘Oktoberfest’-inspired beer-appreciation marathons. In a tribute to Oktoberfest, The Travel Word brings you a selection of seven surprising brews from different parts of the world.

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Travel in North Pantanal, Brazil’s Mighty Wetland, Is Now Possible Through whl.travel

  • whl.travel
  • 21 October 2011

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. North Pantanal, part of the world’s largest wetland, joins the ever-growing list of whl.travel destinations in Brazil. Now you can travel in North Pantanal through eco-friendly tours and activities, from fishing and habitat tours to overnight stays in a manner that sustainably blends tourist infrastructure with an emphasis on preserving nature’s delicate balance.

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Travel2Change Sustainable Community Projects in Kenya, Peru, Sri Lanka and Brazil

  • Travel2change
  • 16 September 2011

Projects in Kenya, Peru, Sri Lanka and Brazil have been announced as the winners of the first travel2change idea challenge. Over 500 members joined the travel2change online community since its launch in late April 2011, and submitted around 60 innovative project proposals. The submitted ideas were evaluated based on creativity, effectiveness, impact, feasibility and sustainability.

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Travel in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park’s Through whl.travel Brazil

  • whl.travel
  • 3 September 2011

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in northeastern Brazil, is an area of appeal for both the traveller on a quest for adventure and the vacationer in search of peace, quiet and balance. From 4×4 excursions on 10-meter high sand dunes to quiet walks on the beach and dives in the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon, travel in Lençóis Maranhenses has something for the nature lover inside all of us.

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The Sizzling Spring Festival in Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

  • Fabiana Massoquette
  • 19 July 2011

This year will be the second annual Festival da Primavera, following the smashing success of last year’s inaugural event. The host island of Morro de São Paulo, Brazil, is expected to attract international and Brazilian visitors alike. The Spring Festival started in 2010 to commemorate the municipality Cairu’s 400th anniversary.

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Photo of the Week: Tudo é Jazz Festival, Ouro Preto, Brazil

  • André Franchini (photo and text)
  • 10 July 2011

This year, Ouro Preto’s Festival Tudo é Jazz will pay homages to Tom Jobim, the great master of Brazilian music. In its 10th year, the festival usually brings jazz fans from all over Brazil, who gather around a few stages erected around the town.

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The Wild Wetland of South Pantanal Is Now a whl.travel Destination

  • whl.travel
  • 24 June 2011

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Home to the Pantanal, the largest wetland in the world, South Pantanal, in Brazil, is an incredible ecological wonder, a wilderness area full of forested hills, seasonally affected but perennial waterfalls, rivers, lagoons, meadows and exotic wildlife, including jaguars.

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