Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2022
The Rio Carnival is the biggest and greatest celebration on Earth. While locals know where to go and what to do; however, as it’s a big Latin American city, the…
Day of the Dead Festival, 2020
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador,…
2021 Rio Carnival Is Postponed
Signs that the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to the cancellation or postponement of many events across the world this year, is set to have a dramatic impact on 2021’s…
Where To Go in March 2020
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to bring you our tips on where to go in March from Japan to Brazil, with activities from watching bulbs grow in…
16 Festivals in February 2020 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2020 across the Globe, from the Rio Carnival to Mardi Gras, and from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever…
Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve 2020
We have all heard about the city of the carnival, but how about Rio Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve, is it the place to toast in 2019? Mike East went to discover what it is all about…
Wildlife Cruise in the Pantanal National Park
Discover a land of towering mountains, giant water lilies and some of South America’s most spectacular wildlife, on a unique expedition cruise deep into the remote and little-visited …
Life Changing Year of Travel Campaign
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has launched its Life Changing Year of Travel campaign, a collection of experiences designed to truly immerse travellers in a variety of destinations and ways. Highlighting the companies…
Have a Vivid Rio Carnival 2019
No trip to Brazil would be complete without a stay in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its annual infamous carnival makes March 2019 a brilliant time of year to hop on a plane and wake up in Latin America …
Explore Rio in 2019 with Low-Cost Flights
With the launch of Norwegian’s low-cost flight to Rio de Janeiro (Galeão International Airport) from London Gatwick Airport launches on 31 March 2019, there has never been…
Tick the Rio Carnival off Your Bucket List
Experience Rio’s annual extravaganza when the city is a riot of elaborate costumes, samba dancing and street parties, attracting millions of party-goers from across the globe. Staying right on Copacabana,…
Iguazu Falls and Brazil’s National Parks
One of the great things about Brazil is its sense of endless adventure. There are countless places to explore, all beautiful but also different with their unique charms. Whilst it…
