Beaches in Rio de Janeiro that You May Not Have Heard of
Many of Brazil’s cultural symbols can be found on Rio’s beach - the string bikini, colourful flip-flops, and beautiful people - and it represents an important part of the carefree, playful lifestyle. The more mainstream beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema have long...
Have You Ever Experienced a Football Match in Brazil?
Slowly moving through the crowd, I give up trying to find my own way to the entrance and allow myself to be pushed and pulled along with the rowdy, euphoric mass. To one side of me, a couple of men clink beer cans before bursting into a harmonious, animated chant. To...
Why I Love Botafogo: Rio’s Hottest Neighbourhood
It’s no surprise that Botafogo made it into Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World recently. It was Ipanema that was jostling for the top spot, having knocked off Copacabana decades ago. Yet the bohemian, beach-chic way of life in Ipanema seemed to...
Hiking in Rio de Janeiro: Exploring Rio’s West Side
Undoubtedly, one of my favourite things about Rio is that when city life becomes too much, a quick retreat into a stunning natural environment is just minutes away. Hiking in Rio de Janeiro provides that getaway. Growing up in a small village in South Wales with a...
Donninha: Bringing Homemade Food and Delivery to Tijuca
It’s true that the south zone of Rio de Janeiro has it all - great restaurants, chic bars and golden beaches. Yet, that doesn’t mean the rest of the city has nothing else to offer. Far from it, in fact. Those in the know head to edgy nightclubs behind...
Where to Drink Wine in Rio de Janeiro
Nothing beats a glass of wine. It’s appropriate on so many occasions. Had a bad day? Have a glass of wine. Have something to celebrate? Have a glass of wine. It’s also suitable for all climates. If it’s hot, drink a nice, cold rosé and if it’s cold, go for deep,...
Caring for the community: Favela Tours in Rio
Favelas are an inescapable part of the Rio landscape, and are synonymous with the city itself. They sprawl up the sides of mountains and stretch out across the North Zone, colorful patchworks of buildings that twinkle haphazardly after the sun goes down. They first...
Beaches in Rio de Janeiro that You May Not Have Heard of
Many of Brazil’s cultural symbols can be found on Rio’s beach - the string bikini, colourful flip-flops, and beautiful people - and it represents an important part of the carefree, playful lifestyle. The more mainstream beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema have long...
Where To Find The Best Mexican In Rio de Janeiro
Trying to find a good Mexican restaurant in Rio de Janeiro is hard, simply because there just isn’t that many of them. There are a few chains dotted about - Rota 66 and Si, Senor to name the two main ones - but these serve the classic tex-mex style food. Don’t get me...
Your Complete Guide to Hiking the Dois Irmãos
One of my favourite hikes in Rio de Janeiro has got to be Dois Irmãos. Having been up there four times now - once even to celebrate Christmas Day at the top - I feel like I’m beginning to know the way up like the back of my hand. Despite this, the view from the top...
Hiking in Rio de Janeiro: Exploring Rio’s West Side
Undoubtedly, one of my favourite things about Rio is that when city life becomes too much, a quick retreat into a stunning natural environment is just minutes away. Hiking in Rio de Janeiro provides that getaway. Growing up in a small village in South Wales with a...
Where to Drink Wine in Rio de Janeiro
Nothing beats a glass of wine. It’s appropriate on so many occasions. Had a bad day? Have a glass of wine. Have something to celebrate? Have a glass of wine. It’s also suitable for all climates. If it’s hot, drink a nice, cold rosé and if it’s cold, go for deep,...
