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Rio in pictures

6/8/2016

 
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Rio de Janeiro

One of the largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere, home of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, birthplace of the largest carnival on Earth and famous for its beaches, it is no wonder that Rio is the most visited city in South America.

This city has the feel of a very large metropolis, similar to the rush of Bangkok, and you could spend a month here and still not scratch the surface. Rio has a lot going for it, but there is an income gap that seems to be increasing and social tensions that the state tries to hide from the public view (the construction of large panels to cover Favela's as you drive into Rio being the most striking). However, the positives are endless and this is truly one of those cities that never sleeps.

In this article I have included a selection of my favourite photo's that I took in the city, pictures that I think can give you a feel for Rio, its culture and its attractions.

Travel advice for Sikhs

I experienced absolutely no issues as a Sikh traveller at either the airport nor in the city. Like any large city, you have to be aware of your surroundings and careful where you go and when you go there, however, this is the same for any tourist, regardless of their background.

Nobody really looks at you twice in Rio (other than the crazies and crackheads that you find walking the Copacabana at night) so its the perfect place to get lost in the crowds and really enjoy and immerse yourself in the culture.
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Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Prayers, Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Arcos da Lapa, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Catedral de Sao Sebastiao, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Copacabana, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Night sports, Copacabana, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Ipanema, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Universidade Federal do Rio, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Favela, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Rocinha, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
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Favela, Rio de Janerio, Brazil

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