As he winds his way to the World Cup, the Frugal Traveler stops in Suriname, where he travels in the interior by boat, and experiences a chaotic slice of the capital.
Category Archives: Brazil
Frugal Traveler: A Winding, Watery Way to the World Cup
The goal: Reach Natal, Brazil, in time for the United States’ opening match. The route: That’s a lot less straightforward.
NYT: Cuiabá Journal – To Prepare for the World Cup, a Host City Could Use Extra Time
When the World Cup begins next month, many of the $1.4 billion-worth of projects in Cuiabá, one of the 12 Brazilian host cities, will be far from completion.
Frugal Traveler: Bound for the World Cup? Tips to Save You Money
From packing to tipping, booking flights to buying beverages, here’s some budget-friendly advice for those going to Brazil for the giant soccer tournament that kicks off next month.
NYT Travel: 36 Hours in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
The World Cup is coming soon to this lively industrial capital of Brazil’s second most populous state. Here’s some of what soccer fans — and other visitors — can expect to find.
No Rio ou em São Paulo, conheça as atrações do norte
É uma aberração surpreendentemente agradável nessa megalópole intimidadora de onze milhões de habitantes que é São Paulo…
NYT Sunday Review: The Kugel Family – Big in Brazil
How did our Thanksgiving photo end up on a 15-foot ad in the Amazon?
Manioc flour, served up with a song
A shop owner in the Amazonian town of Cametá sings of Sharon Stone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Frugal Traveler: In Rio and São Paulo, Go North
The generally ignored north sides of both Brazilian cities offer rewards that range from the cultural to the culinary.
Brazil’s Plan Isn’t What Doctors Would Order
After President Dilma Rousseff proposed recruiting foreigners, Brazilian physicians said a lack of infrastructure and supplies was the problem.