My first Travel Diary from my two month journey around South America. My first stop was Rio De Janeiro for NYE with my two friends Adam and Christian.



I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way.



Things we did in Rio:

We stayed at Aquarela hostel in Leme favela

Watched the fireworks on Copacabana beach on NYE

Walked along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches

We did the Two brothers (Dos Irmaos) hike for the best view of Rio; it's an alternative to Sugarloaf mountain

Visited the famous steps in Lapa

Did a tour of Rochina favela with Obi (Favela Brothers tour)

Samba party in Lapa (Samba Independente)

Stayed in Selina hostel



Things we did in Paraty:

Satyed in Che Lagarto hostel

Did a waterfall tour with Jango Tours



Things we did in Ilha Grande:

Stayed in MPB hostel

Got the boat to Lopes Mendes beach

Hiked to Crena beach



Top Tips!

Don't drink tap water or too much ice in drinks

Eat at the per kilo restaurants

Use a bit of Portuguese - the locals appreciate it

Get around with Uber, it's super cheap

Buy a Flamengo shirt to make friends!



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