BR – Rio de Janeiro

BR - Rio de Janeiro Eva

Problem solving – Brazilian way

Rio de Janeiro still has a tram – a very old one, called Bonde, that goes to the historic district of Santa Teresa. It’s mostly used by tourists but we took it anyway. It rides up the steep hills, around curves, and has to stop from time to time and the driver has to step […]

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Accomodation BR - Rio de Janeiro Brazil Miguel

Rio de Janeiro, the ghost Xiopan

Rio couchsurfing experience is bizarre. We are received by the house maid who take us to an apartment style loft, fully equiped where we stay. On the floor there is the air matress with satin bedsheets, silver color and brand ‘playboy’. In the kitchen there is all kind of food for breakfast, except fruits. “I’ll […]

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