tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post6737613200216431078..comments2024-02-19T05:46:21.299-05:00Comments on J The Travel Authority: What I Love About Rio de JaneiroJ The Travel Authorityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-19599300747048340652011-01-11T10:34:09.062-05:002011-01-11T10:34:09.062-05:00Hi club villamar, Glad you enjoyed the post and I ...Hi club villamar, Glad you enjoyed the post and I hope my tips prove useful should you have a chance to visit Rio.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-60640799106452199162011-01-11T10:33:05.062-05:002011-01-11T10:33:05.062-05:00Hi Steve, It's great that you've had a cha...Hi Steve, It's great that you've had a chance to visit Rio several times. This was my first. I'd also love to visit Rio for the World Cup. But I don't think it'll work out logistic-wise for me.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-40247223998766330312011-01-11T01:52:46.975-05:002011-01-11T01:52:46.975-05:00I also have a desire to travel to Rio de janeiro.T...I also have a desire to travel to Rio de janeiro.The captures are really awesome which shares the Scenic and serenity of Rio.i gathered good knowledge about Rio which helps me during my future travel to Rio.Thanks J travel for this post.<br />With love <br />Johnyclub villamarhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHEAOP2W_knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-25951665627657865362011-01-10T11:04:33.517-05:002011-01-10T11:04:33.517-05:00I have enjoyed my multiple visits to Rio. What an...I have enjoyed my multiple visits to Rio. What an incredible example of the entire economical spectrum. This is a great place to be, even better a few years ago when the money went further. I would love to make it down for the World Cup, but this it may be too crazy for me.Stevehttp://www.nametagsexpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-29433705181256491442011-01-09T15:00:45.569-05:002011-01-09T15:00:45.569-05:00Hi Kristen, Sorry you had trouble signing in. But,...Hi Kristen, Sorry you had trouble signing in. But, yes, I agree: the crime talk about Rio is so similar to that we hear with regard to Mexico City. I also found the latter to be a wonderful city and one that's well worth visiting.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-30213529189164702292011-01-06T22:43:24.487-05:002011-01-06T22:43:24.487-05:00Hi Casey, I know lots of people like your mother. ...Hi Casey, I know lots of people like your mother. In fact, a friend who lives in Europe just visited me and she was worried about traveling on the subway because of crime. I told her there was no need to worry; I travel the subways all day and later into the night with no trouble.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-1776914714416799282011-01-05T22:50:58.853-05:002011-01-05T22:50:58.853-05:00Glad you didn't let the crime talk keep you aw...Glad you didn't let the crime talk keep you away! My mother, bless her, is always terrified when I call her as I'm walking around Manhattan at night. We need to get her out more, clearly. :)Casey@Good. Food. Stories.http://www.goodfoodstories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-29722228876198111522011-01-03T23:41:51.217-05:002011-01-03T23:41:51.217-05:00Hi Melanie, I totally agree with you. I guess it&#...Hi Melanie, I totally agree with you. I guess it's often that people are more comfortable with the known than the unknown, even if there is crime in their own backyards.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-35727662507391872272011-01-03T18:22:45.083-05:002011-01-03T18:22:45.083-05:00Rio is on my must-list over the next few years. It...Rio is on my must-list over the next few years. It makes me sad that folks restrict their travel experiences out of worry when the biggest dangers we face are in our daily lives!Melanie Haikenhttp://WWW.HEALTH-CONSCIOUS-TRAVEL.COMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-91323711401360394092011-01-03T15:46:34.955-05:002011-01-03T15:46:34.955-05:00Hi Alisa, Thanks for commenting and I'm happy ...Hi Alisa, Thanks for commenting and I'm happy that my post might help dispel any negative stereotypes about Rio.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-20725933423981811502011-01-03T12:01:18.955-05:002011-01-03T12:01:18.955-05:00I love reading about places I've never been an...I love reading about places I've never been and might be scared to visit. Thanks for exploring the stereotypes and writing it like it is.Alisa Bowmanhttp://www.projecthappilyeverafter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-89866456853000758842011-01-02T14:37:56.980-05:002011-01-02T14:37:56.980-05:00Hey Stephanie, Thanks so much! It's interestin...Hey Stephanie, Thanks so much! It's interesting that I've got colleagues who travel way more than I do. So, to them, it doesn't look like I travel much at all. Go figure.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-75046226104251909102011-01-02T14:23:16.806-05:002011-01-02T14:23:16.806-05:00I am completely in awe of how around the world you...I am completely in awe of how around the world you are. Color me jealous!Stephanie Stiavettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421316196313468027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-81577146095693299462011-01-02T10:17:04.583-05:002011-01-02T10:17:04.583-05:00Hi Sheryl, Yes, it's like a lot of parts of th...Hi Sheryl, Yes, it's like a lot of parts of the world where you only hear about the bad stuff. Glad you enjoyed watching my slide show, too.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-50788161758511401722011-01-02T10:16:09.190-05:002011-01-02T10:16:09.190-05:00Hi Donna, It's fab that you had a great guide ...Hi Donna, It's fab that you had a great guide in Rio. I did, too. She was warm and funny and super smart. She pointed me in the right direction and gave me lots of tips on hidden treasures.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-5729390078066349812011-01-01T22:18:13.543-05:002011-01-01T22:18:13.543-05:00It's so good to read positive things about Rio...It's so good to read positive things about Rio, after hearing so many frightening, dangerous stories. Loved hearing about your adventures and your photos are absolutely beautiful!Sherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-47095585237048976202011-01-01T18:40:38.109-05:002011-01-01T18:40:38.109-05:00I had heard so many bad things about Rio that when...I had heard so many bad things about Rio that when our ship docked there, I didn't want to get off. But I'm oh so glad that I did. Rio is delightful and I totally fell in love with the city. Of course it helped to have a cute, humorous guide. I'd go back in a heartbeat.Donna Hullhttp://myitchytravelfeet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-61392906058092506022011-01-01T16:48:16.499-05:002011-01-01T16:48:16.499-05:00Hi Ruth, Yes, I was a bit worried before I arrived...Hi Ruth, Yes, I was a bit worried before I arrived given all the talk about crime. So I was very pleasantly surprised and delighted to find Rio to be such a vibrant, fun city.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-81012302632721788602011-01-01T15:24:56.024-05:002011-01-01T15:24:56.024-05:00Your perspective is really good to hear. I've...Your perspective is really good to hear. I've always been intimidated by the rumors about Rio.ruth pennebakerhttp://www.geezersisters.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-47519109427608384672011-01-01T11:59:26.710-05:002011-01-01T11:59:26.710-05:00Good to hear that the hype doesn't match the s...Good to hear that the hype doesn't match the scenery. We'd heard awful things about Mexico City before traveling there a couple years ago. Like you, we found that the city was clean and free of overcrowding. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-36438875618409064502011-01-01T11:37:26.851-05:002011-01-01T11:37:26.851-05:00Hi sarah, Absolutely. I recently traveled to Mexic...Hi sarah, Absolutely. I recently traveled to Mexico and received the same fear-ridden advice that I got when heading to Rio. If I avoided any place in the world where there's zero crime, I wouldn't leave my house.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-7243947981633239042011-01-01T11:29:51.582-05:002011-01-01T11:29:51.582-05:00Fear is a funny thing, isn't it? I know lots o...Fear is a funny thing, isn't it? I know lots of folks who won't go to Mexico right now but the truth is there are plenty of dodgy places close to home.<br /><br />Regardless, after reading this I'm adding Rio to my long list of places to check out in my travels.sarah henryhttp://www.lettuceeatkale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-4504805686192159522011-01-01T10:10:04.904-05:002011-01-01T10:10:04.904-05:00Hi Susan, Oh, yes, colorful would be the first wor...Hi Susan, Oh, yes, colorful would be the first word I'd use to describe life in Rio! Glad you enjoyed my photos, too.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-7419514479690589492011-01-01T10:06:08.230-05:002011-01-01T10:06:08.230-05:00I've never been to Rio, but it sounds like a r...I've never been to Rio, but it sounds like a really interesting, colorful place! Great photos, too.Susan Johnston Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225671002159447902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-85898541485206834082010-12-31T17:02:16.317-05:002010-12-31T17:02:16.317-05:00Hi mjr, Rio is definitely a city I want to revisit...Hi mjr, Rio is definitely a city I want to revisit, at least for another week.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.com