Brazil, the land of soccer, samba, and carnival, is the largest country in South America. With great size comes great diversity. The mix of cultural influences helped to create a country of contrasts and fascinating curiosities. The Portuguese discovered, Italians and Japanese settled, and various middle eastern, African, and indigenous peoples helped to shape the Brazil identity. Whether … Read More about Brazil about Brazil Travel Guide
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Olympics 2016: Practical Information about Rio
If you’re making your way to Rio de Janeiro, it’s time for some practical information. And if you’re not, stay with me as I’ll also show the atmosphere down here. Yes, I’m already in Brazil! 🙂 So from now until the Opening Ceremony, everyday a new video here in this page. Let’s get started with […]
Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Choosing where to stay in a foreign country can be one of the most complicated tasks when you are booking a trip abroad. You have to choose an area which is either close to where you plan to spend most of your time or has the perfect vibe you are looking for. Most importantly: must […]
Top 5 places to visit in Rio de Janeiro
Traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics and wondering what to do and see in town when you’re not cheering for your country? Or staying a little longer after the games? Here I’ll give you some ideas. For many people, Rio is a once in a lifetime destination. So what I recommend in this […]
Rio de Janeiro: a countdown to the Olympics 2016
In less than 1 month the world will turn its attention to Brazil, more specifically to Rio de Janeiro. The reason? The 2016 Summer Olympics. I’d like to help you guys understand a little bit more about this beautiful city, so I created a series of 1 minute videos explaining the basics. Feel free to […]
Rio Olympics 2016: 1 Month to Go
Countdown to the Olympics 2016! It’s been 7 years since Rio beat Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago in the bidding process and was chosen by the International Olympic Committee to host the 2016 Games. For us, Brazilians, it’s been 7 years following the preparations, changes, ups and downs, and everything that comes with hosting a […]
