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The Best Rio de Janeiro Neighbourhoods For Visitors
If you’ve not been to the city before, here’s everything you need to know about which Rio de Janeiro neighbourhoods to visit – and which ones to avoid
6 Of The Best Hikes In Rio de Janeiro For Amazing Views
Selecting the best hikes in Rio de Janeiro is something of a thankless task – but here are six of our favourites, each with stunning views of the region
How To Find The Best Food In Rio de Janeiro
There’s such a variety of delicious food in Rio de Janeiro that knowing where to start can be daunting – here are some of our favourites for you to choose from
Itacaré: A Bahian Paradise With Added Chocolate
Itacare and the Cocoa Coast are a sun, sand, coconut and chocolate-infused paradise that could be Brazil’s next big thing – go now if you can
The Incredible Taipu de Fora & Marau Peninsula
Boasting one of the best beaches in Brazil, Taipu de Fora is an off-the-radar paradise in Bahia’s Marau Peninsula – but go now before the world finds out
How To Visit Salvador & Its Historic Centre…Safely
With its turbulent history, incredible African heritage and fantastic food scene, visiting Salvador is an experience like no other – here’s how to do it safely
House Sitting In Brazil: Everything You Need To Know
What it’s like to house sit in Brazil – our complete guide and top tips based on our experiences in the land of samba, futebol & Havaianas
A Handy Guide To Ilha Grande: The Jewel in Brazil’s Costa Verde
Ilha Grande is a traffic-free tropical paradise off Brazil’s dramatic “Costa Verde” (Green Coast) – here’s our Handy Guide on what to see and do
What To See And Do In Olinda: Northeast Brazil’s Colonial Gem
In addition to its northeastern Brazilian food, Olinda is awash with cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and whitewashed churches
The Magnificent Beaches Of Pipa: A Complete Guide
In a country renowned for its superb beaches, we reckon those cluttered around Pipa, on the northeast coast, could just be the best of all
Hiking Morro Dois Irmãos: The Two Brothers Of Rio
Hiking one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic natural landmarks is a day of adventure and incredible views – here’s how we did it
A Self-Guided City Tour Of Rio De Janeiro’s Historic Centre
Take our city tour of Rio de Janeiro on foot and explore its eclectic mix of modern architecture, colonial buildings, vital urban art and tasty street food
Why You Should Visit Niteroi – Rio De Janeiro’s Underrated Neighbour
You’ll already know about Rio de Janeiro. But you’ve probably never heard of Niterói, its underrated neighbour across the bay. In this article, we explain why you should go
Housesitting in Brazil
What it is and how to get started
What is housesitting?
Housesitting is becoming a popular way of travelling on a budget.
Basically, it’s an exchange of services between volunteers (housesitters) and homeowners, whereby the sitters are on site to look after the owners’ pets and provide security for their home while they’re away for a period of time. In return, the sitters typically enjoy rent-free accommodation.
Usually, the cost of utilities such as gas and electricity, are covered by the host, too. So, for the housesitter, any financial commitment is normally limited to transportation and living costs. Where a financial contribution is required by the host it’s usually stipulated as such in their listing.
For more information, you can read our extensive guide to the world of housesitting.
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Hi, we're Ian and Nicky, an English couple on a voyage of discovery around the world, and this blog is designed to reflect what we see, think and do. Actually, we'd like to think it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So please feel free to pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around.
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