Riod de Janeiro is a city tucked in paradise. Beautiful beaches, rolling mountains, gorgeous people, and titilating cuisine. I was there for Carnival 2005. The people in this city (country) know how to party. They surrender themselves to Samba – the thumping rhythm of drum beats.

People always scare you by calling out that Rio is highly dangerous. Every city has parts where noone should walk alone at night with a camera dangling around their neck, and speaking a foreign language. You just have to exhibit common sense and you will be fine.

You would need a good 10 days to enjoy the city, let alone all the expeditions around it. For those of you who are on the paler side, please get a tan. These Cariocas take care of their body, skin and are very fashioniable