The favela party

When my baby's showed some flesh I've been in Rio....

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May 13th 2007
For a myriad of reasons, Rio was among the most eagerly anticipated destinations on my itinerary. As the subject of classic hits from legendary crooners Sinatra (The Girl From Ipanema), Manilow (Copacabana) and Peter "the boy from Oz" Allen (I Go To Rio), pop culture has dealt the city a certain caché and mystique with which no other in South America can compete. Arriving in the Cidade Maravilhos ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more