Is the only hotel inside Brazil's Iguazu National Park worth the hype? An honest review of the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, covering the rooms, the pool, the breakfast, the service, and of course the falls views and private access.

Beyond the falls themselves, Iguazu has a genuine fair bit to offer. From a tri-border viewpoint in Paraguay and a house built from plastic bottles in Argentina, to the world's second largest dam and some rogue capybaras. Here's what else is worth your time.

How can you know which side is best? A first-hand comparison of the Brazil and Argentina sides of Iguazu Falls, covering the view, the trails, and how to see both sides in a day.

What actually happens when you rent a car in Brasilia, step by step, from the airport shuttle bus and the deposit to ethanol vs petrol and the drive-through return.

What to do with a long layover in Brasilia, from architectural highlights of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Three Powers Plaza to a sunset by the lake, all doable in a single day without a guided tour.

Everything you need to know before booking the Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: pickup times, the four boat stops, what lunch is really like, extra costs to budget for, and how good the caipirinhas really are.