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Avesso do Avesso at Galeria Movimento

By Nathan M. Walters, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Tomorrow evening, Thursday, August 2nd, a handful of art galleries within Shopping Cassino...

São Pedro: the Fish Market in Niterói

By Andrew Willis, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Facing its more famous partner across the Guanabara Bay, the city of Niterói hosts a...

18th Rio International Cello Encounter

By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Boasting some of the biggest names and talents in classical and instrumental music, the...

A Photo Book of Favela da Rocinha

By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2011, U.S. street photographer Gary Mark, Smith accompanied by photo journalist Sarah Stern,...

GringoLocal Start-up Targets Tourists

By Andrew Willis, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A new Brazilian start-up company, GringoLocal, will plunge into the competitive 'deals' market in...

Niterói: A Different Kind of Marvelous

By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Growing businesses, beautiful beaches and affordable housing have many home-buyers taking a closer look at...

Rio Limits Tourist Helicopter Traffic

By Mary Carroll, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Secretary of State for the Environment (SEA), the State Environmental Institute and the...

Flying by the Seat

Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Years ago I first heard someone say; "how do you make God laugh?, make a plan" - which struck...

Gringo Talk: Learning to Actually Speak Portuguese

Opinion, by Sam Flowers RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - I cannot imagine trying to do business in Brazil without speaking Portuguese and thankfully after some...

Wednesday August 1st, 2012 Nightlife Guide

Wednesday's Rio Nightlife Pick - Mekong headmaster Mary Byker demonstrates his unique taste in music in Leblon. The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early...

Thursday August 2nd, 2012 Nightlife Guide

Thursday's Rio Nightlife Pick - D-Edge invades Rio with a special showcase featuring members from the talented DJ roster that D-Edge agency represents....