Madonna is buying house in the favela Vidiga in Rio and it is disliked by the locals. Apparently the Vidigal Morro is increasingly popular with mega famous neighbours like David Beckham. Vidigal Morro has one of the most beautiful views of the sea and privileged in Rio capital. The community…

Article and photogallery in the German Newspaper der Spiegel about Brazil, the protests during Confederation Cup and the economic awakening in recent years. Read article

About the incomes that are rising fast and the growing middle class. Read the article in the Economist

Many want to leave Rio de Janeiro for a few days. Búzios is an exclusive resort that extends out into the ocean with 23 beaches and is known as “Rio’s Saint-Tropez”.

Cariocas (people from Rio de Janeiro) love their beaches. Sun, romance, swimming, picnicking for the family, surfing, fotball,speedos, no shame party…Rio has beaches for all!

The Brazilian government is proposing that UNESCO name the city of Rio de Janeiro a World Heritage site.