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Travel Blogs from Rio de Janeiro
Day 86, Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro under 30°, my final stop before going back to Paris!
Rio de Janeiro is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova,
beaches such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ('Cristo …
Last ever blog :(
... and not all our expectations have been met.
Having said that we have come back with some amazing memories. Some of our favourites are: Spending time in India, being able to play a Sitar, getting to play with Elephants in the river. Goa. The floating markets in Thailand. Spending time with the Orangutans in Borneo. Bali. The Great Barrier Reef. Sydney. Snow boarding in New Zealand. Bolivia. Machu Pichhu. Watching 5 films in cinemas in different countries ("Kahani" in India, ...
Sun, sand and Favela's in Rio
... through the areas and visited some handicraft markets and a school to give the kids a full day of schooling, rather than the half they receive from the state. After buying wee gifts, Kenny left his bag in the minibus and we wandered down one of the streets. At the bottom of the street, the police had stopped the van and wanted to know who owned the bag, and a search was required. This is because drugs are still a major issue in these areas, so after proving all he had was a ...
Three Days in Rio
... incredible setting to practise your favourite sport with mountains lining the coast. However, seeing overweight Brazilians here is not at all rare, yet on Sundays people of every shape, size and age are out running, cycling, skating or power walking along the purpose-built track stretching most of the coast. The even has gym bars built along the route for a full workout! The city also closes one of its major two ...
"South America isnt safe place for a girl"
... 8211; waiting for your bag. I dunno about anyone else but I always have this overwhelming fear that the bag isn’t gonna show up. Pretty much the last bag off but yay I have it! Ive already arranged with the hostel to pick me up but when I get through arrivals theres no man with my name L this makes me sad. My flying clothes aren’t doing me any favours in the heat of rio de janeiro and the weight of my bags and tiredness is making ...
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Other places to stay in Rio de Janeiro
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Casa MangoMango
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $79 -
Casa Caminho Do Corcovado
Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
Casa Aurea Pousada-Guesthouse
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $87 -
Cama e Cafe
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
Pousada Oasis Ilha Grande RJ
Praia do Canto 93, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
Casa da Flavia
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
Mama Ruisa
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | 4 star hotelfrom $223 -
Castelinho38
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $141 -
La Maison
Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $204 -
La Suite
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $456 -
The Maze Inn
Catete, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
Ananab, Guest house Rio
Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | Hotel -
The Rio De Janeiro Guesthouse
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro | 5 star hotel -
Quinta Azul Boutique
Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro | 3 star hotelfrom $141 -
Casalegre Art Vila
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $151 -
Pousada Favela Cantagalo
Rua Saint Roman 200, Rio de Janeiro | Hotelfrom $66
