After more than 20 years of travels together, we can confidently say that we’ve been to some of the best beaches in the World! We’ve been extremely lucky. Whilst exploring more than 50 countries together, we’ve enjoyed some epic party beaches in Thailand in our young, child-free days. We’ve also […]
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Is Rio de Janeiro Safe for Tourists in 2024? Dangers & Safety Tips
Let’s be honest, when some people think of Rio de Janeiro, they think of the slums (or favelas) that are overrun with poverty, gangs, drugs and violence. Before booking their trip, visitors want to know “Is Rio de Janeiro safe for tourists in ?”. People tend to think of the […]
How to Visit Christ the Redeemer & Avoid Wasting 5 Hours!
Are you looking for the quickest and easiest way to reach the summit of Corcovado Mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro? We’ve got the best tips for you, especially after we made every single mistake in the book and it ended up taking 5 […]
8 Travel Essentials: What to Bring to Rio de Janeiro (Accessories, Clothing…)
Congratulations! You’ve booked a trip to the Cidade Maravilhosa… Brazil’s “Marvellous City” and South America’s most popular City! Rio de Janeiro is no ordinary place, so you can’t just rock up to the City with ordinary items in your suitcase… there really are some essential items that you’ll need to […]
5 Touristy Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro for a First-Timer
You’ve just arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the first time, you’re surrounded by lively Cariocas (natives of Rio), the atmosphere is buzzing, it’s blazing hot and your adrenaline is pumping! As it’s your first time in the City, you probably don’t feel entirely ready yet to go off the […]
10 Things you Never Knew About Rio de Janeiro
Brazil’s host City of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics is a vibrant, and often mysterious place. Most people outside of Brazil know very little about Rio de Janeiro, other than the fact that there are communities of people living in colourful favelas (densely-populated slum neighbourhoods). Are you […]