
Visa Series Part One: Getting Your Tourist Visa for Brazil
It’s no secret that Brazilian bureaucracy can be, at best, confusing. We’ve tried to cut through the mass of information when it comes to visas by giving you a fully comprehensive list of how you can get certain visas and what documents you need. This visa series will...

Is Rio de Janeiro Safe?
Is Rio de Janeiro safe? Rio can be an extremely scary place to visit but not because of the reason that you might be thinking. It seems like the words Rio de Janeiro have become synonymous with the word dangerous. And many people repeatedly ask the question: Is Rio de...

Beach Essentials: What To Take With You To The Beach In Rio De Janeiro
Rio's long, sweeping coastlines with scenic backdrops and a tropical climate make for an ideal beach day. Head there early in the morning to get a good spot on the beach and you'll find yourself content to laze away the whole day sunbathing, people watching and...

The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist For Rio De Janeiro In The Winter
After Rio's relentless summer of scorching hot days and balmy, sweaty nights, the city's winter can be refreshingly welcome. This time of the year is all about breezy, sunny days, pleasant trips to the beach, and chilly evenings where a delicious glass of red wine is...