• Rio Carnival Samba Drome

    Is your dance card full?

    Rio is all about Samba. Nothing says ´Hello Rio´ like Samba, the national dance that is broadcast all over the world from the famous Samba Drome that is home to the amazing Carnival. This festival takes place in February and I would have loved to have been there, but just missed it. These guys can moooooove and they make it…

  • Rio from the beach

    Rio first impressions

    There is so much to see in Rio! 4-6 days is not enough to see everything and I know I won’t get to all the fabulous places that are on the hit list (some which are ridiculously touristy) but worse, the places that are off the beaten track that I would love to discover. If anyone is thinking of coming…

  • Paraglide in Rio jumping off a cliff

    Up in the air I fly

    Is there any better way to get the most spectacular view of Rio than taking a flying leap off the side of a mountain? Time to find out.