Category Archives: Rio de Janeiro
Vidigal Guesthouses Thrive After UPP
February 7, 2012 | By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing Reporter to the Riotimesonline.com RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Prior to the pacification of Vidigal in November 2011, a visit to the favela was usually only made by adventure travelers, or those who had friends to escort them. The idea of a foreigner owning real estate [...]
ShareAnother selection of the hottest pictures of Carnival in Brazil
Another selection of the hottest pictures of Carnival in Brazil. It’s common to see people kissing in public in Carnival Cooper Hefner, represented his father in the Carnival in Rio and chose one of the Devassa beer girls Cooper Hefner, represented his father in the Carnival in Rio and chose one of the Devassa beer [...]
ShareChrist The Redemeer, a symbol of Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer is one of the main symbols of Brazil. His image, easily recognized around the world, helps sell products and carries a meaning that opens doors, convince sponsors and public calls for various events. All this obviously leads to a question: what is the value of this brand? In an extreme stretch of [...]
ShareJennifer Lopez on the brazilian carnival 2012
The cabin(camarote) of the Brahma beer changed place in Sapucaí(the avenue where Samba schools parade in Carnaval in Rio), but by no means lost its luster. And as always, it promises to be one of the most lively and full of beautiful people of Rio Carnival 2012. To start, Jennifer Lopez is a guaranteed presence [...]
ShareWhat Carioca Women Like?
Mr. Rant and I were joking around about our little city of love here in Rio de Janeiro. I mean, let’s just be honest, no single person comes to Rio de Janeiro and doesn’t hope to get laid.So we came up with the perfect tourism logo for the citizens of …
ShareWhen in Rio de Janeiro, Ride the Bus
It’s been a while since I’ve cruised the bus scene in Rio de Janeiro. I’m lucky enough to be able fulfill most of my needs in my neighborhood and get basically everywhere else by metro. But sometimes I need to go elsewhere so I’ve decided to get …
ShareRio de Janeiro: A City Full of Advice
This is a city where people care. They care in a way that makes you sometimes want to run away screaming. But you learn a lot with all this unwanted, but adored, advise.Today I was scolded because my long legged toddler’s feet were somewhere near…
Share“Olha o Globo!” – Brothers, Biscuits & Beaches
(with Two Brothers in the background) Ask any beach-going Brazilian that has been to Rio de Janeiro what images come to mind when they think of Rio and I’d bet Biscoito Globo is one of them. The famous doughnut-shaped powder biscuits are as common a sight as the sunbathers in Ipanema applauding the beautiful sunsets, [...]
Perfect Sunsets in Brazil
Some of the most beautiful, and breathtaking sunsets I have ever witnessed have been in Brazil. Whether its a view from a lush green mountain, crossing the still waters of the Amazon or sitting on a deserte…
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