Here's a great photo presentation from the BBC, showing how Camocim, a small traditional fishing village in north-east Brazil, is coping with modern developments such as tourism. The government has introduced a plan called "Barcos do Brasil" (Boats of Brazil), which will incorporate fishing life as part of the protected cultural heritage. Cool! To view the gallery, click here.

Here's an interesting documentary-style look at the status of the Amazon Rainforest around Brazil. Although the past year has been an improvement in terms of preserving the rainforest, there's still a long way to go to properly minimize the amount of logging and deforestation and maintain the ecosystem. Definitely worth a watch...

Here's a long, very nicely produced promo video for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a very slick look at all the outdoor and cultural adventures you can have in and around the city, from beaches to Brazilian music, nightlife and Carnaval. I'm impressed with the quality, emotional appeal and length of the clip - Rio!

Here's a great little primer for your first visit to Brazil. This video shows some of the most important Portuguese words and phrases to survive your trip to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, or any other Brazilian city. Phrases like "thank you", "do you speak English", "excuse me" and more essentials are covered here, both written and phonetically.