On the eve of the biggest sporting event of the year (take that, British Dressage Championships!), we strike a cautionary note for any football fan travelling to Brazil this year for the World Cup Finals. As should come as a surprise to no one, local prices for pretty much everything have seen dramatic price hikes in recent weeks. No wonder the local people are rioting in the streets. Apparently, the 600,000 foreign tourists heading to Brazil can expect daily costs hitting close to $682 in Rio de Janeiro — the most expensive host city — and $457 in Cuiaba, the … Continue reading #WorldCup2014 – price hikes and fan safety, surviving Brazil – an annotated infographic