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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's beach culture

Show off your bikini body while learning the do's and don'ts of Brazil's beach culture. Samantha Brown will help you learn what to wear and what to leave at home.

Explore Rio de Janeiro

Explore bustling Rio de Janeiro, and hop on the Corcovado Railway for a trip through the Tijuca rain forest. Don't miss your chance to see Cristo Redentor, a massive statue overlooking the city.

Rio's Sugarloaf Mountain

Samantha Brown journeys to the top of Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain where she finds fog an obstacle. However, it quickly clears and provides an unparalleled view.

Sam visits Copacabana

Samantha shows us around Brazil's most luxurious hotel, The Copacabana Hotel, and tries Brazil?s national cocktail, caipirinha.

Sample tradition in Santa Teresa

Sam Brown gets a taste of Portuguese culture on a plate in the town of Santa Teresa.

Santa Teresa's steps

Samantha Brown explores the Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro where she gets a true feel for the culture.

See Rio's Famous Statue

Sam Brown rides the train up Corcovado Mountain to see Rio's iconic statue, Christ the Redeemer. The train passes through the lush greenery of Tijuca National Park.

Shop Rio's Hippie Fair

Sam gets the Carioca spirit while visiting Rio's Hippie Fair. What will she find at this unique outdoor market?