Tag Archives: Rio de Janeiro

Inside the Favela Rocinha

Posted on March 12, 2016 by agogo22

If you read the safety instructions of the Foreign Office, one find filling pages warnings about Brazil that one should strongly consider. It’s particularly pointed out that there are frequently armed conflicts and robberies in the north of the country … Continue reading →

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Favela cooking

Posted on January 23, 2016 by agogo22

Today was a dramatic day that put our intrepid name to the test. It started dramatically when we awoke to the sound of a loud firework being released near our apartment. We later learned this is a prelude to a … Continue reading →

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Brazil always drumming my heart

Posted on December 20, 2015 by agogo22

Today, I woke up to the sounds of the Bateria which was the perfect alarm to get me up in the morning. As carnival draws closer this will be a very familiar sound as samba schools take to the streets … Continue reading →

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A colourful firework display marks the launch of Rio de Janeiro’s floating Christmas tree.

Posted on December 18, 2015 by agogo22

Rio de Janeiro’s Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree, which floats on the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, was unveiled with a light and fireworks show this weekend. The tree has been attracting attention since it’s inauguration in 1996, due partly to it’s … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary in Rio

Posted on December 9, 2015 by agogo22

A young girl’s long hair is blown by the wind, while she stares ahead at a small collection of trees. Three heads – human or animal we are not sure — protrude from wellington boots on the pavement. It is … Continue reading →

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Postcard: street art in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on November 13, 2015 by agogo22

Over the last three years, I’ve occassionally heard about people taking street art tours. I would never have thought about taking one, but while I was traveling in July I took two, and they were two highlights of my time away from … Continue reading →

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What are you eating? Part 1 – Brazil

Posted on November 13, 2015 by agogo22

Over the next few months as we travel through South America we’re hoping to try a few new foods and drinks that will tempt our taste buds. What’s great about travelling is that you don’t need to go to fancy … Continue reading →

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Nature | Exploring caves

Posted on October 23, 2015 by agogo22

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Lessons Learned from Artist Jorge Selarón on the steps of Escadaria Selarón (Rio de Janiero)

Posted on September 22, 2015 by agogo22

I decided to write this post after recently coming across an article reporting on the death of Jorge Selarón. Though you may not recognize his name, there’s a good chance that you have probably seen his most famous work, the Escadaria Selarón (aka … Continue reading →

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Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

Posted on September 11, 2015 by agogo22

So I decided to take the leap (literally!) and try out hang gliding for the first time whilst in Rio. I’m feeling pretty used to being in the air now but contained in a tin can shooting through the sky, … Continue reading →

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