There are few cities in the world where the mountains meet the sea, where the sun shines year round, and the sounds of samba music fills the streets and keeps the energy alive. Rio de Janeiro is so ...

Brazil is not just a country. It is a feeling. A rhythm. A slow Saturday afternoon with a steaming pot on the stove, drums ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — My trek into Tijuca National Park started on a crowded tram that carries tourists up Corcovado Mountain, rising more than 2,000 feet above the city. The big draw here is the ...