Tag: Rio

Thinking Citizen Blog — Wednesday is Climate Change, the Environment, and Sustainability Day Today’s Topic — Great Rivers of the World IX: is the Rio de la Plata really a river? Or is it really an estuary? or a bay of the Atlantic Ocean? Where does it start? Where does it end...

The sultry air of Rio de Janeiro is thick with anticipation, the city pulsating with the vibrant rhythms of samba and the promise of unrestrained revelry. I’m here, amidst the cacophony of colors and sounds, to immerse myself in the infamous Rio Festival — a carnival of excess, a testame...

You Will Be Welcomed. Rio de Janeiro is famous for its hospitality. We are friendly people. We like to simplify things and always do them in the most fun way possible. We will always present you with a creative alternative if anything doesn’t suit you or is missing. On Almost Every Corne...

If you’re seeking a destination that combines breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and endless adventure, look no further than Rio de Janeiro. This Brazilian gem offers a plethora of must-see attractions that will leave you in awe. From iconic landmarks to stunning beaches, Rio de ...

My stepfather had given me his Casio G-SHOCK watch. The rubber around it, which actually was responsible for protecting the watch from shocks, was gone. It looked ugly that way, but I enjoyed playing with it so much that he gave it to me. I loved that it had four different buttons and many functi...

Rio de Janeiro is known for its lively culture, beautiful beaches, and busy nightlife. But Quinta da Boa Vista is a peaceful oasis in the middle of this busy city that is worth a visit. Quinta da Boa Vista is a large park in the São Cristóvão area, featuring beautiful vegetat...

Avisit to Rio will make you realise that it’s not called the — Cidade Maravilhosa — for nothing. The whims of nature have placed the sea and mountains side by side in perfect harmony in Rio. The scenic Pao de Açucar, the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer on Co...

Carnivals, with their colorful costumes, upbeat music, and street parades, have captured the hearts and imaginations of people for centuries. From Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnival in Brazil to the elaborate Venetian Carnivals in Italy, these festive events have a rich and fascinating histor...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere. The “marvelous city” (cidade maravilhosa) is home to beautiful beaches such as Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, the Christ The Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Other travelers fin...

Our trip obviously wasn’t all about surfing and sunshine. One of the many reasons we chose Rio de Janeiro as our destination is because of the exciting developments that’s happening within design and technology in the city. More specifically how the physical and digital world can be merg...

she walks alone In a crowded port by the sea Shopping for a gift for me Across the bay A steeple bell starts to sway It chimes three times to mark midday She hears, she turns She moves with grace So clear for all to see Ebbing, flowing There’s no way of knowing Which direction...

It’s a unique sensation. The samba schools from Rio and other cities spend six months having artistic essays where the tourists and locals can go and enjoy the party. It is still happening in the post-pandemic world, and I strongly encourage you to attend one of these events. It usually occurs...

How Brazil got the Olympics is a controversy itself. It has since been revealed that an Olympic committee member, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, had agreed with the Brazilian government in exchange for $2 million to guarantee Brazil winning the Olympic host country. At the time, Rio was already in debt of $1...