Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande: the perfect tropical getaway from Rio de Janeiro
Brazil's Green Coast, also known as Costa Verde in Portuguese, extending south of Rio de Janeiro all the way to the village of Trindade, lives up to its name. The tropical vegetation covers the coastal mountains and the forests of the Itatiaia National Park, while beautiful islands emerge surrounded by the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The port town of Angra dos Reis is the ideal starting point to explore Ilha Grande, the largest island in the area. In this travel guide, you'll learn all you need to know about Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, how to get there from Rio and where to stay and eat. Are you ready to start discovering these Brazilian tropical destinations?
My experience during the Summer Olympic Games (Rio 2016)
Are you curious to know what attending a worldwide sports event like the Olympics feels like? From the inaugural ceremony to memorable beach volleyball games in Copacabana, let me take you to the frontlines of the Summer Olympic Games - Rio 2016. Ready to become an Olympic spectator in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro?
9 things to do in Rio de Janeiro: the ultimate travel guide & map
As one of the largest cities in Brazil, Rio is a lively coastal metropolis with friendly locals, featuring at the same time colonial heritage next to modern architecture, top attractions such as Christ the Redeemer or the Sugarloaf Mountain, idyllic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema and a delicious food scene. Discover the top 9 things to do in Rio de Janeiro in this travel guide, from what to visit, to where to stay and eat. Towards the end of this post, you will find a map that will help you easily locate all the places mentioned here. Enjoy the read!