Rio is a huge city and has a number of main neighbourhoods to stay in. If you haven’t been there it can be tricky to decide which one is best for you. Whilst we were there we stayed in five different hostels to get a feel for the different areas. Here is a run down … More Where to stay in Rio
After Manaus, we flew back to Rio for the last couple of weeks of the World Cup as we wanted to be there when the finals were being played in Maracanã stadium. To say Rio was mayhem is an understatement. There were so many people everywhere, it was hard to move anywhere; on the beaches, … More Rio and FIFA World Cup Finals
Located 150km south-west of Rio is Brazil’s third largest island, Ilha Grande, which makes for the perfect getaway from the craziness that is Rio. With golden sandy beaches, luscious rainforests, choice waves and a lively night scene, it was easy to relax and unwind here for four days.
Usually when you tell people you are going on a holiday somewhere they respond with ‘that’s awesome’ or ‘so jealous’ or ‘you are going to have the best time’ etc etc. However when we told people we were going to Brazil during the World Cup their excitement for us was almost always accompanied by a … More A Glimpse of Rio
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