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Rio’s extraordinary Costa Brava Clube began with a tent on the sand
Brutalism, bossa nova and a closer relationship with nature flourished in Brazil’s second-most populous city during the postwar years – inspiring architect Ricardo Menescal to dream up this long-cherished club.
Carnival is serious business as Brazilian cities battle to be the biggest and the best
Brazil’s biggest party is just days away. Right now, revellers across the country are stocking up on glitter, body paint and fishnet tights. They’re putting the final touches on new costumes or shaking out…
Prime movers
The idea of changing a city for the better might be daunting but individuals with vision and initiative can make a meaningful difference.
Flight problems
Problems at a Rio de Janeiro airport, Scoot CEO Leslie Thng and the family-owned department stores thriving in the US.
Cable network
Ferrying thousands to the summit of Sugarloaf might seem like a tall order in itself. But Rio’s cable-car team will move mountains for their visitors.
Fork in the road
In Rio's working-class neighbourhoods, weekly samba nights reveal Brazil's deep political divide as voters prepare to choose between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Lula.
Life’s a beach
The 450-strong team of the Copacabana Palace make the hotel a sunny outpost of grand hospitality.
Affairs: Portugal
How Lisbon became the refuge of choice for Brazilians seeking a safer future.
The opener
An intercontinental array of bulletins bringing you up to speed on Israel’s pop charts, the changing face of suburbia and underwear to massage your bottom.
Time to ponder
Three writers hold forth on calming pleasures, from connecting with our roots through recipes to (gently) rethinking the city and reliving treasured trips.
