By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Saturday May 25th, the American Society of Rio de Janeiro (AmSoc Rio) will host their annual America’s Day celebration at the Escola Americana (American School) in Gávea. As always, the event promises a range of fun family activities to entice both adults and [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Road closures and detours, including a new bridge over Jardim de Alah, have caused increased traffic build up in Leblon recently due to work on the new Metro Line 4. The new line, which is expected to be finished in 2015, promises to significantly [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Gringo Café in Ipanema is known for its all-American menu and perfect location a few short blocks from posto 9, as well as throwing events that bring both the expatriate community and local residents together. Now it has added yet another string to [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Typically the months of June and July spell the start of the slower winter tourist season for hotels and holiday rental companies in Rio. However in 2013, the city will host several FIFA Confederations Cup matches, as well as the 2013 World Youth Day, [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – They may have dropped a place or two since last year but once again, Brazil’s two major cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, feature amongst the top fifteen most expensive cities in the world, according to Mercer’s annual 2012 report. In contrast, the [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Often confused with Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is a celebration of Mexican pride and heritage and one of the few festivals of its kind that is celebrated worldwide. Although most popular in the U.S. and Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Conde Nast have called him the “fabulous fixer”, and it certainly seems as though anything is possible in Rio with the help of British entrepreneur Andrew Harding. Whether it is a once in a lifetime vacation, an important corporate event or a permanent move, [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Nestled towards the beach end of Rua Farme de Amoedo, one of Ipanema’s liveliest streets, comes a new addition to Rio’s bar and restaurant scene. O Bardo has been open for just two months but already has a growing following thanks to its inviting [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Windsor Hotel group already offers an impressive eleven hotels in the city of Rio, focused on providing international-level service and expanding within the Cidade Maravilhosa. Now with the re-opening of the Windsor Miramar scheduled for May following a two year renovation project, the [...]
By Fiona Hurrell, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – American expatriates Lance Horsley and David Laster moved to Rio in 2010 where they opened a hugely popular B&B (bed and breakfast – or “pousada” as they are locally known) called Casa Cool Beans in the bohemian hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa. In response [...]
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