Rio de Janeiro is one of my favourite cities to visit and I’ll jump on any opportunity to go there. I’ll never tire of…
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Cool street art in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is best known for its spectacular setting, glorious beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, the Sugarloaf Mountain, the iconic Christ Statue and…
The magic of Rio de Janeiro in photos
Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts and great diversity. Squashed in between imposing mountains, the ocean and a massive bay, the Rio…
Panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro
The best place for the most spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro is from atop the Corcovado Mountain at the foot of the Christ…
Ten airports you must book a window seat for
Aisle or window? That’s a question I’m sure many of us are familiar with. I’m a big fan of window seats – you’ll know…
Plane views: Rio de Janeiro
I’d just spent four glorious days exploring Rio de Janeiro and it was time to say goodbye. I’d booked a flight from Rio de…
Chilling in Rio
I LOVE RIO! Who wouldn’t? It surely is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Hemmed in between a huge bay, the…
My velvet escape travel tip: Rio de Janeiro
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Ten unforgettable city cruises
Some of the most spectacular cities in the world have a waterside setting. Think of Sydney, with its breathtaking harbour; or Paris, with its…
