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Coconuts, condensed milk & chocolate
PETIT FOUR CAFE – Rua Aristides Espínola, 101 – Leblon, Rio de Janeiro My darling Aunty Vandinha (Carioca!) introduced me to this adorable little sweet shop hidden down one of the side streets of...
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Boating, bikini, fun – ALL ABOARD, ‘SO FISTIQUE’
So there are loads of tourist boat trips that will promise you a day out around the bay of Guanabara. Not bad if you’re sticking to the tourist trail with the other sheep, but for those of you not...
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ROCINHA – ON THE TOURIST TRAIL
I love Rio de Janeiro come rain or shine, although I must admit that it’s more fun when it’s sunny. Saying that, my desire to ensure maximum tannage on every sunny day means that I am less likely to...
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Paradise found – ANGRA DOS REIS
I frickin LOVE Angra dos Reis! If I had enough hours in the day I would start every morning here, it’s simply stunning. For those of you visiting Rio, I would certainly recommend a day trip to Angra....
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Going green
PARQUE LAGE – Rua Jardim Botânico, 414 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro – +55 21 3257-1800 – www.eavparquelage.rj.gov.br Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 8am-5pm Entry: Free A day in the...
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Monday Night Samba Circle – RIO CENTRO
Roda de Samba do Pedra do Sal What to do on a Monday night in Rio de Janeiro you ask? The place to be is Pedra do Sal for some live samba music and cold drinks. Every Monday, you can be sure to find...
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100% HANGOVER
BARTHODOMEU – Rua. Maria Quitéria, 46 – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro – T. +55 21 2247-8609 – www.barthodomeu.com.br Photographed by Amy J Patterson Get your Engov ready and clear your diary for tomorrow...
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Crazy, cool, penthouse, pool
FASANO HOTEL – Av. Vieira Souto, 80 – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro – +55 21 3202 4000 – www.fasano.com.br – $$$$$ – E muito caro! (But totally worth it!) The Fasano hotel is certainly the new kid on the...
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The trail of Dois Irmãos
Dois Irmãos, Vidigal Avenida Niemeyer I’ve been meaning to do this walk for a while and am so glad I finally got around to doing it. It was so amazing that I vow to do this at least once a year. This...
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Let’s get salty
Ipanema Beach They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I figured I’d let my shots do the talking. Over the years I’ve captured hundreds of moments on Ipanema beach here are a few of my...
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Lovely toe toes – CLARIDADE IPANEMA
Claridade, Rua Visc.de Pirajá, 365-B, lojas 17 e 18 Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro Cep: 22410-003. Tel: 2267-6745/2513-5064 Now ladies, a word of advice when traveling to Rio de Janeiro or anywhere in...
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