Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical?

A late night outing turned into a six-hour-long nightmare after an American woman was gang raped and beaten aboard a public transit van while her handcuffed French boyfriend looked on helplessly, in ...

Once considered dangerous no-go zones, Rio de Janeiro’s favelas are now attracting huge numbers of international tourists ...

Some western nations have issued travel advisories for Tanzania following recent unrest and human rights concerns, yet local tourism leaders insist the country remains safe and ready for visitors.

Brazil’s favelas have emerged as an unusual tourist destination. While the country has long been known for iconic attractions ...