“Cheap travel and Rio de Janeiro in the same sentence?” “Are you sure this is possible?” We dare say… it is! And we invited Manuela, a resident of the Marvellous City and author of the blog When in Rio , to write this practical guide that will explain how to travel cheaply to Rio de Janeiro. Here you’ll…
Tag: South America
Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, two jewels on the Pacific coast
In all these years of blogging I have never done a review of my hometown, and taking advantage of the recent Fiestas Patrias, there is no better excuse. Without further ado, here are some of the best places to visit in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, two true jewels of the ocean. I was born…
A guide to the districts of the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics
As a ‘carioca’ (kah-ree-o-kah, a person naturally born in the city of Rio de Janeiro) I’m deeply proud to have my home city hosting the Olympic Games this year. To make it easy, the Rio 2016 Organising Committee has separated the city into four zones where the competitions will take place: Barra, Copacabana, Maracanã and…
8 things I learnt as a solo female traveller in South America
Last year I spent six months travelling from Buenos Aires to Bogota on my lonesome. Here are some of the lessons I learnt while travelling South America alone… 1 – You’re not an anomaly The way people speak, you’d think solo female travel were a new invention. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Everywhere…
Discover Buenos Aires
Day 1 – Your first day in Argentina Buenos Aires is by far the most European city in South America. Its architecture, streets, squares and fashion conscious population sometimes give you the feeling of walking around a Spanish city rather than a South American one. One of the best streets which illustrate this is Avenue 9…
10 Things You Need To Know About Rio de Janeiro
The best beaches in Rio de Janeiro, where you can enjoy the best views and more.
Rio de Janeiro Highlights – Insider Tips on How to Experience the City
Vibrant, beautiful Rio de Janeiro draws millions of visitors to its shores each year, all searching to find the spirit of the city. But where to start?! We asked you to submit your Rio De Janeiro highlights via Facebook. We’ve selected some of the best tips from locals and experienced travellers so you know exactly where to start after…
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro – everything you need to know
The annual Rio de Janeiro Carnival is by far the biggest carnival celebration around the world. Huge numbers of travellers descend on the city each year to enjoy four days of partying. Here, we’ve put together a list of 10 FAQ to help you understand Rio Carnival. 1. When is the Rio de Janeiro Carnival?…
Argentina Travel Guide
[efstabs class=”yourcustomclass”] [efstab title=”Home” active=”active”] Visiting Argentina Bordering five other South American countries, Argentina is a vast and varied land offering an unforgettable cultural experience to its visitors. [/efstab] [efstab title=”About”]Argentina is located in the southern half of south America and with an area of almost three million square kilometres and a population of thirty…
Brazil Travel Guide
Visiting Brazil Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. With an area of eight and a half million square kilometres it is equal in size to the entire continent of Europe. The first Portuguese expedition, commanded by Pedro Álvares Cabral, arrived in Brazil in 1500. Prior to this,…
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