Tagged: rio

Popular Hike to Rio's Christ the Redeemer Closed Following Robberies

A popular hiking trail to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro has been closed following a spate of robberies.In just 10 days, 58 people have become victims of…

From Apartment Rentals to Viewing the Olympics, the World of Travel is Full of Difficult Choices

Travel decisions: whether to seek an apartment in place of a hotel, or to visit the Rio Olympics instead of elsewhere, require serious study by an avid traveler.The…

Trends and Tips on Traveling with a Disability From Candy Harrington, The Top Expert in this Field

Between 14% and 21% of North Americans have some sort of disability.  In the bad old days, that would have meant a stay-at-home life. Not so anymore. I sat down and spoke with Candy…

Tap Expat Knowledge for a Better Family Trip

"Dad, I want to play with some kids who speak English." It was a reasonable request, and maybe you've heard it if you've traveled abroad for more than a few days with your family. My…

Photo Slideshow: Exploring Italy's Piedmont Region

Piedmont offers a little bit of everything: Skiing, wine, chocolate, artisanal cheese and other culinary delights, biking and outdoor activities galore, a bounty of natural beauty,…