Coccinelle Bistrô in Rio’s Centro
By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Coccinelle Bistrô, Centro’s newest French-inspired eatery, situated nicely on a street that looks like it was cut from the small neighborhoods of Lisbon and imported to Rio’s Centro, is a welcome addition to the city center’s restaurant community. The area, dominated by kilos and [...]
Aconchego Carioca, Dining in Zona Norte
By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While many think of fine dining in Rio being centered around the beaches of Zona Sul (South Zone), along with many facets of Carioca culture, there are plenty of gems to be discovered throughout the Cidade Maravilhosa. Tucked away in a relatively unassuming neighborhood of [...]
Travel Agencies in Rio, Local Expertise
By Lacy Edney, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio is well known for its beaches, caipirinhas, Carnival, and of course the classic sounds of samba. Yet while travel agencies around the world can get you to Brazil, there are two Rio-based groups that offer the local expertise to provide an experience beyond the [...]
Pão de Açucar (Sugarloaf) in Rio de Janeiro
By Lacy Edney, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Pão de Açucar (The Sugarloaf) sits impressively between the ocean and the riveting landscape that makes up Rio de Janeiro. One hundred years after its cable car inauguration in 1912, locals and tourists alike still marvel at its unique beauty and spectacular vantage point of [...]
Favela Tourism Off the Ground in Alemão
By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Most guide books will say no trip to Rio is complete without a ride on the gondola, which used to refer only to visiting the Pão de Açucar (Sugar Loaf) for a view of the bay. Now more people are finding their way to the Complexo do Alemão [...]
Theft at Gunpoint on Pedra da Gávea: Daily
By Laura Madden, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Thirty people were robbed at gunpoint while on a mountain hike at Pedra da Gávea in Tijuca forest Sunday morning. Gunshots were exchanged between the thieves and an off-duty policeman who happened to be nearby. About thirty people, in separate small groups, went on an [...]
Watching a Football (Soccer) Game in Rio
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the Brazilian football season back in full swing and Carnival attracting tourists to Rio in their droves, those hankering for some sport amongst the samba rhythms have a great opportunity to watch some action. This week will see the semi-finals of the Taça [...]
Escape Carnival Chaos in Florianópolis
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter FLORIANÓPOLIS, BRAZIL – If you are looking for a way to dodge the chaos of Carnival in Rio, then Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina state, might just provide the escapism you need. The stunning, 33-mile-long (53km) island on which the city sits – the Ilha de Santa Catarina – offers over hundred beaches, [...]
How to Bloco in Rio for Carnival
By Ana Gabriela Ribeiro, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There are many ways to enjoy the infamous Carnival blocos of Rio, and experienced revelers have been kind enough to offer inside tips for the rookies, experiencing Carnival in the in Cidade Maravilhosa for the first time. From drinking to going to pre-parties, the [...]
Air France Strike Stops Brazil Flights: Daily
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – French airline Air France canceled forty percent of its long-haul flights on Wednesday due to strike action by aviation workers. As the strike enters its fourth day, a number of flights are being affected between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Brazil’s [...]
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