Lazy days of golden beaches and sipping on caipirinhas, before heading to an outdoor samba party to dance until dawn – this is the lifestyle tourists can expect when visiting Rio. For expats, however, life goes on, and the everyday tasks of paying bills and booking appointments continue. read more
Despite all the changes taking place citywide, cariocas (residents of Rio) still gather late into the night and sway to the samba music that pours out of bars and cafes in rejuvenated neighbourhoods like Lapa in the south of the city. read more
The beaches, scenery and Rio culture are amazing, it's like Miami on steroids with mountains and jungle thrown into the mix. The main drawback is the crime. Unfortunately, some people from the ghettos (called Favelas in Brazil) make a living out of robbing foreigners. read more