When I asked people about Rio de Janeiro, I got a combination of different answers: “It’s one of the most beautiful cities in ...

Rio de Janeiro has long been one of the most recognizable destinations on the planet. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, lively culture, and legendary beaches, this vibrant Brazilian city offers ...

Rio de Janeiro really, really surprised me. I knew the city would be interesting, but I wasn’t expecting to be this blown away by how gorgeous it was. The beaches, the mountains, the buildings tucked ...

The ocean-cradling, mountain-spiked city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is known for everything from resplendent samba to the beautiful game (soccer) to its brilliant and diverse Carioca spirit to being a ...

On the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, just about anything you need will come to you. The sand has long been an open-air, democratic marketplace. Vendors come down from poor, hillside neighborhoods to sell ...

Your average media work room does not feature views of thickly forested hills, sloping down to sun-dappled expanses of water. For the last year, you’ve probably heard everything that’s wrong with Rio ...

If you come to Rio to revel in samba and other Brazilian music, Lapa is the place for you. This festive neighborhood ignites at night when locals swing their hips and sip on delectable cocktails.

Say what you want about Rio De Janeiro possibly being undeserving of hosting a World Cup and a Olympics but you can’t deny that the city can be vowel stretching beeeaaauuu-tee-ful. I’m not kidding. It ...

Daily life plays out at the beaches in Rio de Janeiro: families gather for informal meals, kids play football (soccer), and young people flirt over beer and caipirinhas. Rio is famous for its beaches, ...