California is famous for being a gigantic state (the third-largest of the United States). However, when compared to one of the largest countries in the world, we may find out that it's not that big....

Portugal and Brazil share many things in common, from their official language (Portuguese) to the strong influence of the Catholic religion in its population. But are Portugal and Brazil the same...

The correct way to write the name of a country should not cause so much doubt, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. That’s the case with Brazil, which can appear written with S or Z. So what’s the...

Over the years, Brazilians have built a reputation of being very friendly and receptive to people from different places. Whether they are tourists or immigrants moving to Brazil. But is it true? Are...

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Brazil is known worldwide as the country of football (or soccer, if you're in the US). But if you're an MMA or martial arts fan, you know that soccer is not the only...

One of the culinary traditions of Brazil that attracts the most attention of tourists is the use of Dende Oil, especially in the state of Bahia. This region of the country received a great African...