which covers almost this whole side of South America. Rodge: Is he trekking through the Amazon rainforest, or kayaking along the Amazon river? Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro.

The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South Zone) – is generally safe ... (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing ...

For a hassle-free means of transportation from Rio de Janeiro International Airport ... get around the most popular neighborhoods in the South Zone. City buses are also convenient, but unfamiliar ...