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Oh, it's definitely just a personal taste thing. I just didn't feel the attachment I did to say Bangkok. Communication barriers are a little more pronounced in Rio, even in touristy areas, than say...

Did not come across a single person who had an issue with my inability to communicate in portuguese. Everyone I "needed" to talk to seemed down with passing a phone back and forth (or using their...

General report on the last two weeks in Rio:

I no longer recommend the Pestana hotel. The staff is great, the location is great, and it is girl friendly. However, the damn place is in urgent need...

I'll keep this one short as I still have more to my trip, and may post more later.

Had Sarah from Hotside yesterday night. Blonde pale-ish Brazilian gal, if you get an age in your mind looking at...

Hey folks,

Just booked at the Pestana for next month (mid month for 2 weeks) after reading some recommendations here on this page and I just wanted to advise people that if they intend on doing...