After adventures in the Amazon or exploring its sprawling cities, holidaymakers in Brazil have ample opportunity to do little more than lie on a towel and pitch up a parasol on its soft sandy shores.

When Brazilians have confidence that an endeavour is going to be successful, they say ‘Vai dar praia’ — literally, ‘It’s going to give beach’. Few countries’ cultures are so closely entwined with sun, ...

Pilar Guzmán is a journalist, editor, and author. She is the co-author of "Patina Modern: A Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors." Her work has appeared in publications including Oprah Daily ...

With support from the World Bank and local communities, the city of Fortaleza has successfully adopted sustainable solutions to problems such as flooding and pollution Fortaleza, the state capital of ...