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September 7 2016
5 Artisanal Cachaças to Taste in Brazil
You can't travel to Rio de Janeiro and not taste the iconic Brazilian sugarcane spirit: cachaça. Here are 5 artisanal cachaças to try while you're there.
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August 24 2016
From Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo - A Travel Itinerary
If you are travelling across South America and you are in either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, check out this fabulous itinerary that will help you uncover the best of south-east Brazil. . . . Lying west outside of...
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August 10 2016
Rio 2016: What to Do in Barra da Tijuca during the Olympics
So the Olympics are now in full swing, and thankfully, at last, the attention is centred back on the athletes. With so much world-class sporting action to be seen over the next two weeks, those travelling to see the Games...
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August 9 2016
Health & Safety Tips in Rio de Janeiro (and any city around the world)
You surely had enough health and safety tips in Rio, but most of the media is just repeating what the press agencies are saying and few insider information is going around. If you have friends already in Rio they probably...
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August 3 2016
Sustainable Tourism at the Rio 2016 Olympics
And so begins the most anticipated month of the year for those who love sport and culture. As the Olympic bandwagon rolls into Rio and the excitement builds, many will be interested to learn that this great sporting spectacle is...
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July 27 2016
A Traveller's Guide to the 2016 Rio Olympics
The venues are ready, the athletes are arriving, the beaches are glistening, and the city has never been so vibrant – the first Olympic Games to be held in South America promise to be something very special. For those of...
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July 20 2016
5 things to do in Rio during the Olympics
“A New World” is the official motto of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro – a reference to a society that cares about inclusion, sustainability, and healthy living. Using these three concepts as its foundation, this article presents...
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July 7 2016
2016 Rio Olympics: Planning Your Trip
The 2016 Rio Olympics are less than 30 days away. The majority of you planning to make the trip to Brazil’s self-proclaimed “Marvellous City” this August will probably have everything booked, but it is still not too late if you...
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March 15 2016
Easter in Rio de Janeiro
For the Easter holiday, most people in Brazil travel to other cities to enjoy time with friends or family. Do like the Brazilians do and take this opportunity to travel -- come to Rio de Janeiro! From religious processions and restaurant specials to...
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February 11 2016
Mangueira Samba School Claims 2016 Rio Carnival Title
Mangueira Samba School has been crowned the grand champion of the 2016 Rio Carnival after totaling 269.80 points. Paying tribute to the 50-year career of the famous Brazilian pop singer Maria Bethânia, the green and pink laden school was last...
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January 28 2016
5 Facts About Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Rio de Janeiro Carnival dates back to over a century ago, but the event continues to be one of the most trendy celebrations in the world. Here we present 5 things that you (probably) didn't know about the spectacularly extravagant Rio...
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January 26 2016
Enter the Extravagant World of Rio's Carnival Balls
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro goes far beyond the magnificent parades in the Sambadrome and the hundreds of street parties (blocos) that each attract a huge crowd of revelers. The Marvelous City, as it is known, is paralysed during this...