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How not to get robbed in Rio de Janeiro

December 19, 2013 By Josh Plotkin 5 Comments

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If you’re traveling to Rio de Janeiro in the near future there are two things you should know about in order to not get robbed. I feel compelled to write this post because there two places in Rio de Janeiro where foreigners consistently get ripped off, and the best way to prevent this from happening […]

How to use the orange Itau bikes in Rio

September 30, 2013 By Josh Plotkin Leave a Comment

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Have you seen people riding around Rio de Janeiro on orange bikes that say Itau and wondered how you can use those bikes yourself? Watch this video to learn how: It’s really quite simple. All you have to do is sign up at BikeRio and pay R$10 per month to register an account. Click on cadastre-se […]

The 10 Commandments of Traveling by Bus in Brazil

September 6, 2013 By Josh Plotkin 37 Comments

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Traveling between cities by bus in Brazil? I’ve created these 10 commandments of traveling by bus in Brazil after making dozens of bus trips around the country. Depending on the preparations you make before you travel, your journey can either be a lot of fun or a complete nightmare. If you’re planning on traveling by bus […]

How to take the Bus from Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro

August 27, 2013 By Josh Plotkin Leave a Comment

When you arrive at the airport in Rio de Janeiro you have a few options for getting to the city. You can arrange to have a shuttle pick you up at the airport. Your hotel, hostel or bed and bed likely offers this service for around R$150. You can take a taxi for around R$80. […]

How I Flew Round Trip to Brazil for $65

July 2, 2013 By Josh Plotkin 2 Comments

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In this video I’m going to show you how to fly round trip to Brazil for $65. [leadplayer_vid id=”51D33190F1F14″] Sign up for the free 5-day crash course and start travel hacking your way to Brazil. I’ve been flying to Brazil for a few years now and in during time I’ve never paid full price for […]

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