5 reasons to love Chile by @Triptease

I know a good thing when I see one - and that is what I thought when I first came across Triptease. What is Triptease? Let them guide us through a visual journey of Chile.

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My top five pousadas in North East Brazil by @MaxineClayman

When I heard that Maxine Clayman was off to Brazil for 6 weeks (seriously!), I was soooooooo jealous! Having only been to this part of the world twice - and having only visited Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, I was very curious about the type of accommodation that one can expect in this part of the world.

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My favourite 10 places around the world

A friend of mine recently asked me this question over dinner, and I seriously couldn't answer. Doing a top 3 list was impossible, so I settled for a list of my favourite top 10 places around the world. I cannot rank them, so here they are, in no particular order.

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24 hours in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Going to São Paulo has never been on my bucket list, per se, but I have always been curious about this massive city. On a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro, I decided to take a little detour and spend 24 hours in São Paulo. And delighted to have done so.

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Getting stoned in Rio – Guest Blogger – @L_e_a_h

I bumped into Leah on Twitter and we found we had something quite cool in common: our recent trips to Rio de Janeiro. How happy was I that this lovely lady shared the same love for jewellery and all things H.Stern? I had to ask her to tell us all about it! x Mrs O I’d saved the serious shopping for my last day in Rio de Janeiro....

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Mrs. O’s Rio de Janeiro address book

We had a bit of fun in Rio de Janeiro - we sunbathed a little, we ate a little, we drank a little.. and we shopped a little (I am a big fat liar, but a lady never tells!). Here are some of the places we have been to and loved. My address book.

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How I fell in love with Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jan 31, 12 How I fell in love with Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Posted by in All Posts, South America

I first went and fell in love with Rio de Janeiro some years ago, and was so impressed, I always promised I would go back. It took me 5 years - 5 years too many. To say that Rio de Janeiro is stunning, it is an understatement - it is sexy, "heartbreakingly" beautiful and elegant. Everything a girl wants to be!

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