A Visit to the Favelas of Rio
When Kira Davson visited the Rocina favela (a slum in Rio) she admits it was both a sobering but memorable experience. Today she shares why it left an impression on her, and why you should visit a...
View ArticleFishing for Piranha in Brazil
On a heavy, sweltering afternoon, we all loaded up in the back of the truck. Making room for the long, bushelled bamboo poles, we sat side by side looking out into the countryside as we inched towards...
View ArticleVideo: Encounters in Brazil
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off in Brazil this month, there’s been a lot of talk about what Brazil as a destination has to offer. This travel video showcases just some of the many things that makes...
View ArticleTop 5 Things to Experience in Rio
Rio de Janeiro has a lot to offer; this exuberant cultural capital of Brazil is tucked between the mountains and the sea and is endowed with awe-inspiring natural beauty. From Copacabana Beach, to...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at World Cup in Rio
Gooooooalllll is the spirit song in Rio. The beaches are magnificent; the silky sand caresses the souls of football fanatics with endless pick-up matches, foot volley and lazy siestas between matches...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes of the World Cup in Brazil: Part 2
Oh what a view! I finally ascended the Christ Redeemer. You can see all of Rio, the mountains, beautiful beaches, the surrounding lake with fifteen million dollar condominiums and Maracana stadium –...
View ArticleShopping at the Ipanema Hippie Markets in Rio
The Ipanema Hippie Market (Feira Hippie Ipanema) in General Osorio square is the perfect place to find an unusual, unique souvenir to represent the joyous mood of Rio de Janeiro or the amazing...
View ArticleDiscovering Brazil with Intrepid Travel
Have you ever wanted to travel to Brazil? Our Flightie Yolande recently travelled with Intrepid and shares her experience discovering Brazil and all the adventures it holds with us: I’ll start off by...
View ArticleAir Canada’s New Non-Stop Routes to Rio, Delhi, Dubai and More!
Over the past year, it would seem that Air Canada has gone on a bit of a shopping spree for new international destinations, walking away with seven new hot spots and raising their total number served...
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