In honor of Olympics 2016 taking place in Rio de Janeiro, I thought I would relive my Brazil trip by sharing my list of must-see attractions in Rio. Sure, Christ the Redeemer statue is on everyone's bucket list, but what else is there to see and do in Rio? Don't miss these top sights around ...
15 Awesome Brazil Tips For Travelers
With the 2016 Olympics happening in Rio de Janeiro, here are 15 Brazil travel tips. Even though I did a good amount of research before my trip to Brazil, I experienced most of these tidbits first hand when travelling through Brazil. 15 Awesome Brazil Tips For Travelers: 1. Prevent Mosquito ...
Rio de Janeiro Itinerary: Saint Teresa, Selarón Stairs, Santa Marta Favela, Corcovado
If it’s your first time in Rio de Janeiro, chances are you would want to see the most iconic attractions Rio has to offer. My friend and I joined a small group day tour in December to avoid the hassles of pre-booking tickets and figuring out directions and transportation. There were only 6 people ...
Brazil Safety Tips
As when traveling to any new city or unfamiliar place, you need to also exercise common sense street smarts in Brazil. In my research for Brazil, I read in many guidebooks that exercising additional caution was necessary in Brazil than in any other city I’ve visited. I stood unconvinced as I've ...
Rio Food: CT Boucherie
CT Boucherie was another restaurant recommendation from the same food tour guide who had recommended Bar Urca. I would definitely revisit this restaurant on my next trip to Rio de Janeiro. ...
How to Visit Sugarloaf Mountain On Your Own
If you're deciding whether to join a group tour to visit Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio de Janeiro or to brave it on your own, I would strongly suggest doing it on your own! We had considered joining a tour to visit Sugarloaf Mountain, but decided to venture out on our own; saving at ...
Rio Food: Bar Urca
A local Rio food tour guide recommended Bar Urca to us after we discovered his tour group was full. The best way to venture down to Urca is after a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain. After we descdended Sugarloaf by cable car, we hopped into a taxi for the 5 minute ride to Bar Urca. It ...
Rio Food: Sushi Leblon
Aside from Brazilian grilled meats, we wanted to try different cultural foods in Rio and came across this restaurant in a few guidebooks and restaurant apps. Did you know that outside of Japan, Brazil has the highest number of Japanese? That being said, I didn't ...