Tag: Antiques

By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – What Laranjeiras lacks in beaches and tourists, it makes up for in verdancy, sophistication and a gema da Cidade (at the heart of the city) lifestyle. Tucked away from Guanabara...

By Sarah Brown, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Saturday, October 8th, Feira do Lavradio, also known as Feira do Rio Antigo, will celebrate twenty years of bringing together some of Rio's best handicrafts and antiques in Rio's...

By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Known as a bustling business metropolis during the week, São Paulo city relaxes during the weekend, with families enjoying the sun at Ibirapuera Park or strolling down Avenida Paulista, which...

By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As the winter season in the southern hemisphere arrives, and the temperatures drop slightly, the city's beach-alternative activities become more appealing. One of the best monthly events is the...

By Bryan Gregory Sanders, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Baixo Gávea is an affluent and once bohemian Zona Sul (South Zone) neighborhood that rests neatly at the bottom of Gávea, bordering Jardim Botanico, Leblon and the Tijuca National...

By Donitra Clemons, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Antiques may not be the first thing that come to mind when one thinks of shopping in Rio, but before tiny bathing suits, Carnival and football (soccer), the city was...