Articles tagged with: rio-de-janeiro
Who let the dogs out at the Rio Carnival?
Rio de Janeiro’s annual pet-friendly parade has been getting Brazilians (and their pets) ready for the Rio Carnival.
Top 5 Valentine’s Day ideas
Forget flowers and chocolates, why not treat your loved one with a romantic break away? Here are our suggestions!
Top 5 Twilight destinations
The highly-anticipated final instalment of the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn – part 2, will hit cinema screens on November 16th. The films may be coming to an end, but Twi-hards can keep withdrawal symptoms at bay by following in the footsteps of their favourite characters in the locations around the world that featured in the Twilight Saga.
Top 5 James Bond filming locations
In celebration of Global James Bond Day and the 50th anniversary of our favourite spy 007 on the Big Screen, we’ve picked out five of the best James Bond filming locations around the world:
Experience Rio de Janeiro Carnival
2013 is the year to dance in the sand in Rio de Janeiro. The world’s attention will turn to the Brazilian city as the Summer Olympics is handed over on Sunday and it gears up to host the FIFA World Cup 2014.
Highlights of the Buzios Food Festival, Brazil
Kate Walker samples the gastronomic delights of the Buzios Food Festival in Brazil
The Island Experience in Ilha Grande, Brazil
Kate Walker experiences a fitness and yoga retreat in the exotic island of Ilha Grande in Brazil
Culture and caipirinhas in Paraty, Brazil
Kate Walker explores the picturesque colonial town of Paraty in Brazil and samples the local nightlife
Fall in love with Ipanema in Rio
Stay ahead of the pack and visit Rio this summer, the hosts for the next 2016 Olympics.
Rio de Janeiro beach named best in South America
Six beach destinations in Brazil have received awards in the Traveller’s Choice Awards 2012, making Brazil one of the hottest beach destinations in South America.
Gallery: Mardis Gras around the world in pictures
From the vibrant samba parades in Rio de Janeiro to masquerade balls in Venice, mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French) is celebrated in very different ways across the world.
Rio Carnival fears after police go on strike
Brazilian police went on strike in Rio de Janeiro on Friday February 10th, just a week before the Brazilian city's famed annual carnival which attracts around 800,000 tourists per year.
It's carnival time: guide to Brazil's top events
Beyond Rio de Janeiro, there are plenty more ways to enjoy the Carnival around Brazil from February 17th– 21st 2012.
