Rio de Janeiro travel blog, written by a local
Best Bars in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro: Cold Beer, Cocktails, Live Music and Dancing
Botafogo has more bars than I can count. Here are the best bars in Botafogo, my favorites for cold beer, cocktails, live music and dancing.
Where to See Live Samba in Rio de Janeiro: Weekly Guide to Rodas de Samba
From beachfront rodas to iconic samba shows, discover where to experience live samba in Rio this month.
Samba in Rio de Janeiro: A Guide to Classes, Samba Schools and Its Roots
A full guide to samba in Rio de Janeiro: its roots, beginner classes, samba school rehearsals, the Cidade do Samba and roda etiquette.

