Top 8 Must-Dos for the Real Carioca Experience in Rio de Janeiro
| January 6, 2016
Go on a Shopping Spree at the Open Air Markets
Rio de Janeiro has no shortage of open air markets. General Osario offers a produce market on Tuesday mornings, and a “Hippie Market” on Sundays, Copacabana offers a nightly and aptly named “Night Market,” and Leme has a produce market on Thursday mornings.
Perhaps the biggest and baddest of them all but closing at nightfall, Rio General Market near Uruguaiana metro station, offers anything and everything you could possibly want to buy. Trinkets, souvenirs, Halloween costumes, cell phones, and more are on offer as vendors shout their excellent prices.
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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation
After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.
The Most Common Scams from Around the World
There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.
How to Make Friends During Your Trip
One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.
