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April 1 2015Airbnb Wins Bid for Accommodation for Rio Olympics 2016
A deal with Airbnb means there is now a much wider choice for accommodation during the Rio Olympics 2016 / Source The accommodation options for the Rio Olympics in 2016 just got a whole lot wider. Airbnb has won...
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March 25 2015
Rdj4u Review: Christ the Redeemer City Tour
You haven't been to Rio de Janeiro until you've paid a visit to the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain. One of the new 7 Wonders of the World, the iconic statue is a breathtaking sight. One of Rio's most...
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March 17 2015
5 Things That Happen When You Visit Rio De Janeiro for the First Time
Visiting Rio de Janeiro for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. The Marvellous City is big, loud, vibrant, and full of life and infectious samba beats. But this is exactly what makes it an exciting destination. Here are...
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March 11 2015
How to Get Around Rio de Janeiro
At some point during your time in Rio de Janeiro you're going to want to leave the beach (hard to believe, isn't it!). The city is large and spread over a vast distance, so using public transport is inevitable. Luckily...
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February 26 2015
Join The Party As Rio Celebrates Its 450th Birthday!
It's an exciting year in the Marvellous City: Rio turns 450 on the 1st of March and the city will be celebrating this milestone all year long. The Rio 450 celebrations mark the founding of the city in 1565 by...
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January 30 2015
10 Things To Do During Carnival Besides Samba
During Carnival in Rio, normal life pretty much stops and the world revolves purely around Carnival for a week. The only thing that operates besides the Sambadrome, bars and restaurants are tourism services. Of course you need to go to...
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January 15 2015
Rio Olympics 2016: Ticket Registration Now Open
It's time to start planning for the Rio Olympics! / sourceThe FIFA World Cup fever in Brazil may have come and gone, but Rio de Janeiro is still on a high with the 2016 Summer Olympics just around the...
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January 9 2015
Pre-Carnival: Attend A Samba School Rehearsal
If you're heading to Rio de Janeiro in the run-up to Carnival, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on all of the carnival fun! Carnival fever hits the city long before the official start of Carnival in Rio...
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January 5 2015
What to expect in Rio de Janeiro, the Marvellous City
Everyone's talking about going. But do you know what to expect in Rio de Janeiro when you get there? Read on to make yourself seem like you've lived there for months, even when you've only just arrived. What to expect...
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January 2 2015
Alternative Accommodation in Rio: Staying in a Favela
Let's face it, Rio de Janeiro is not the cheapest city, especially if you're visiting during Carnival or peak season. With so many incredible things to do, you don't want to skimp on the budget for activities, so why not...
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December 26 2014
How To Survive Summer in Rio de Janeiro
Summer in Rio de Janeiro is hot, and we're not just talking about the beautiful people and the electric nightlife. The first official day of summer hit 39ºC, with a real feel reaching closer to 50ºC. So if you're heading to...
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December 22 2014
Marcelo Armstrong Dispels Some Myths About Favela Tours in Rio
The Favela Tour is an illuminating experience, one which will expand your cultural knowledge of Rio de Janeiro, as it introduces you to another side of the city: the favela. Favela tours can be controversial, and many travellers first want to...
