Celebrate Carnival With Gilson Martins
Gilson Martins, responsible for a chic collection of bags, purses and accessories that feature iconic Rio images, presents a new...
January 29, 2013Topic
Ipanema
Discover the Best Beach Barracas in Rio
The beaches of Rio are a huge draw to the Cidade Maravilhosa and they offer plenty of amenities at any...
January 29, 2013
Rio Blocos Put Flowerbeds at Risk: Daily
The blocos are a main attraction during Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro, but they can leave behind incredible amounts...
January 26, 2013
First 2013 Banda de Ipanema Bloco: Daily
Banda de Ipanema held its first rehearsal at Praça General Osório on Saturday, January 19th, drawing hundreds of attendees eager...
January 20, 2013
Getting Ready for 2013 Carnival Blocos
Just weeks remain until the official four days of Carnival begin on February 9th, and some of the famous street...
January 15, 2013
Planning for New Year’s Eve in Rio 2013
On December 31st the Rio's spirit shifts up a gear and helps cement the city’s standing as one of the...
December 4, 2012
New Metro Line 70% Over Budget: Daily
Rio’s new Metro (Subway) Line 4, will cost R$8.5 billion (US$4 billion), seventy percent more than the R$5 billion (US$2.4...
December 4, 2012
Leblon, Ipanema Metro Construction Pains
Construction of the six new Line 4 Metro stations in Leblon and Ipanema is proving controversial, as residents react to...
November 27, 2012
Holiday Rentals in Rio: Around the Lagoa
The holiday season is a busy time for Rio, it falls in the heart of the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, with...
November 20, 2012