I should have taken the heli ride during the day or sunset time. But, because i did not know that Rio's traffic could be as terrible as Jakarta, i was late and missed the time. The heli tour owner was very very nice to ask the pilot to wait for me though they should have… Continue reading Rio From Above
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Christ Redeemer
If you ask most people, they will say that number one thing to do when you are in Rio is to go to the Christ Redeemer. But not for me, not for me, i have a different idea. If you ask me, i will say: Skip the Christ Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain and take the… Continue reading Christ Redeemer
Parque Lage
The most beautiful park in Rio, should i say. It is situated below the Christ Redeemer statue. You can see the statue looks so small from here. Can you spot it in my pictures?
La Favella
Here are some pictures i got from a walking tour around a slum area in Rio. This tour would be an interesting choice for tourists from a developed country. But not for the ones from developing country. You must have seen this kind of area in your home country. Which was my case since i… Continue reading La Favella
Copacabana & Ipanema
I now understand why Copacabana is an icon in Rio. It is super duper HUGE. The coast line is very very long. I can imagine it will be full of tourists during the summer. I was there on a winter so not many people were on the beach. Even so, i still saw some people… Continue reading Copacabana & Ipanema
Escadaria Selaron
If Rome has Spanish Steps, then Rio has Escadaria Selaron. Although it is just stairs, but its uniqueness makes it a must visit spot in Rio. And like any typical tourist destination, this place is full of tourists.