Two weeks in Brazil, a country that beats to its own samba drum. It's unlike any other place in South America. Rio de Janeiro is a city with so much natural beauty - it is green, full of gorgeous beaches and there is a party vibe constantly in the air. Ipanema, Copacabana...there are so many beaches, each with its own personality. We spent our time swimming, doing the tourist thing and catching up with new friends who became like family.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

A huge sprawling city, with a skyline full of endless buildings. With 11 million people and 7 million cars the traffic can get a little crazy. But it's no just one huge metropolis. It is also home to some amazing Brazilian food (and even some of the best Japanese food outside of Japan). There is an amazing park in the centre, and some great beaches an hour or 2 away. We were lucky to have wonderful family there to show us all sides of Sao Paulo.

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