Rio de Janeiro – Grand Misadventures

Moments & Misadventures :: Rio From the Bottom to the Top

April 10, 2022April 11, 2022by grandmisadventures12 Comments

A cool morning dawned upon Rio de Janeiro and I looked out from our hotel window onto the beautiful Copacabana Beach. It was August which meant Brazil's wintertime, which felt like springtime in the states so the weather was perfect for exploring this beautiful city. The beach was quite peaceful with only a few beach [...]

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, South America

Travel Challenge- Day 4 :: Rio de Janeiro {Brazil}

December 27, 2020October 28, 2021by grandmisadventuresLeave a Comment

I love seeing everyone's favorite travel pictures! If you want to join the challenge, post a favorite travel picture every day for 10 days, with no explanation. I nominate you dear reader! Link back to me so I can see your pictures. Happy Sharing 🙂

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, South America

Pão de Açúcar (‘Sugar Loaf Mountain’) {Brazil}

March 8, 2020October 28, 2021by grandmisadventuresLeave a Comment

For the best views of all of Rio, make your way up to the top of "Sugar Loaf Mountain". This peak is the highest peak, standing at 1,299 feet tall. The name comes from Brazil's sugar cane industry. The sugar cane was placed in cone shaped clay containers called Sugar Loafs to be shipped all [...]

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, South America

Rio de Janeiro {Brazil}

March 27, 2019November 18, 2021by grandmisadventuresLeave a Comment

I would say that Brazil could be one of my most favorite places that I have been. I have wonderful Brazilian friends who showed me all over Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. I've been thinking a lot about my trips to this beautiful country lately and wanting so much to go back. The people [...]