I like how he presented this video. Succent, solid information without flash. Pure information. And, his camera was on Rio, not his face. Too many vloggers think their face is what people want to see, not the destination. Not me.
Solid tips. The only thing I would change is the time to be there. We were in Rio for 9 days and I felt shortchanged. I think for me, you should plan to stay in Rio for a full 2 weeks your first time. It allow you to get all the tourist attractions out of the way and still be able to enjoy the entertainment and varias beaches they have.
Hey Sly! Spot on regarding your tips! Thank you for presenting the city in such a great way, not necessarily starting with the beaches but ending there where Rio life is represented at its best. Almost 20 years ago, I stayed in both Leblon and Ipanema, during the three trips I took to Rio while living in Salvador. I loved the city but always felt that something imminent would happen as it was not so safe back then, but you'd quickly would forget about it while enjoying all the city had to offer. Take it easy!
Yo! Thanks for the comment and the insight. Yea, thats why the city is so stimulating - it's beautiful and majestic while being somewhat dangerous (to a certain extent) at the same time. A weird combination, but it works as the city is visited by millions.
In 2019 my friend brought her boss (American) to her wedding. I was responsible for taking them to Cristo and etc. I did the translation and etc and by the end of the day she said “Lucas I don’t know what I’d have done here without you” hahaah nice tips. I’d say: be careful and stay out ot downtown.
Sly bro dude! You rocked it like a boss! My name is Willy Soto and I’m a Puertorrican who now lives part time in Florida USA 🇺🇸 and part time in Rio de Janeiro Brazil 🇧🇷 babyyyy! Bro! Everything you mentioned in this totally awesome video is right on the money and I just wanted you to know that I will be showing this video to all my friends and family in Brazil 🇧🇷 and they are going to love the fact that you did not mention anything about crime happening there. Everyone else’s videos are constantly talking about someone being mugged or robbed and My wife and I hate it when instead of talking about positive things that Rio have to offer, they just ruin the video experience for someone who’s thinking about taking a trip to Rio and when they do get there,you can see the look in the tourists eyes that they are scared and so they will not be enjoying their potentially best trip of their lives. In conclusion…this is the most informative and well explained video I’ve ever watch. Parabéns mano🤙🏽
Also bro Sly! I’ve just subscribed to your channel and I noticed that there’s a video on Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and I’m going to watch it as soon as I get back from Walmart bro! Felicidades bro!🤙🏽
Just stay at the Sheraton. It’s a nice hotel. Has a beautiful view of the ocean and some near by areas. It has a private beach. 4 restaurants in/on the hotel’s property. It’s near most the popular spots to visit. And it’s safe and pretty affordable. (Which US money is like quadrupled in Rios $100 is like $400 there for example) Just got back from my two week trip. I enjoyed it immensely with my wife. But, I wouldn’t walk around alone outside the hotel. I wouldn’t flash what I have or bring anything important. I’d stick to tours with safe touring companies. And I wouldn’t go anywhere without a decoy wallet (have your money hidden on you) so that’s about it. From someone who’s actually visited it recently. Good luck! And don’t be stupid!
Think that’s a bit over cautious. Agreed about taking a tour in rye city but walking around alone in the day down the main beach promenade felt completely safe and I was getting my wallet and iPhone out with no fear of either getting stolen. We also visited a month ago.
I think I commented on this before but I'm back again as I am days away from heading to Rio. I like your videos because you still always include information to be informative. Too many videos these days show you stuff, but they are just showing it. No tips, no helpful hints. And your summaries are always filled with tips of do's, don'ts, and recommendations. It is much appreciated Sly.
Great tips, thanks - I'm returning to Brasil and didn't know Ubereats stopped, so great to know about Rappi. IFood didn't work for me either, probably because payment cards weren't Brasilian. One tip for the CPF issue is to find a friend who will let you use their number. I did this to buy some things online which wouldn't let me through without the CPF. Now I have one of my own (there is a CPF For Foreigners who spend a bit of time there).
As usual I agree, especially with... - Rappi for the win! I ordered a space heater and it arrived in 45 minutes. - Know a couple of phrases in the local language helps. - I won't even consider a trip if I can't stay for at least 20 days.
Great tips. I try to always know how to say at least 'Hello' and 'Goodbye' in the language of the place I'm visiting and always carry a little cash in case a place doesn't take cash. I'm going to have to find a canga! Enjoyed the tips and the beautiful views. Thanks!
@@uncledeaf Rio was great, however I would probably recommend going later as I got quit a lot of days with rain. I would probably go in November or first half of the following year
Amazing informative video, Sly! I am going to Rio for the first time for Carnival and enjoy your videos. You have a terrific oratorical speaking voice and cadence. BTW - Looooove the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn reference! Verrry Slyyyy! 🤣🎶🤣🎛️🤣💯 Have a good one and safe travels!
I miss it there!!! S/O Mabs great place to eat and watch the games (basketball) gr8 service and some delicious Caprihinas and Suco!!!! Visiting Brasil has changed my life!!!
10 Well, this morning, I want to talk about the subject: "If you are a Christian, then who is your Prophet?" For many of you, it is the first time you hear this question! And yet it is a question you could have heard every day, but the devil has removed it and replaced it by: "If you are a Christian, what is your church?" We are in the fifth dimension with marabouts, Catholics, Rosicrucians, Protestants, evangelicals, Branhamists and voodoo practitioners. And now, by habit, we all speak the language of the fifth dimension, we think and see things after the fifth dimension. 11 When I saw the other side of the curtain in the vision of 1993, a detail had escaped me when reporting it. Perhaps time had not yet come to speak about it. I have recognized the lot of Methodists but as for the other groups, I asked: "These ones, what church do they belong to?" And someone answered me: They are Catholics. And I said: “These ones over there, what church do they belong?” And he answered: They are Baptists. Then, they are Pentecostals, Presbyterians or others. And when I saw another group again, I asked: And those ones, which church do they belong? And they answered me: They are from such and such church. 12 Andwhen I saw the city surrounded by a Cloud, I said: "What about those over there? What church do they belong to?" And I was told: "No! You don’t ask that question there, it is on this side that you can ask such a question!" And I was told: There also, there are several Groups but it is another and only one question and it is: "Who is your Prophet? Or who is their Prophet? ".[Ed: The congregation says, Amen!]. And on the other side, there were no Catholic, Protestant, evangelical, Branhamist churches. And I was told: "what church do you belong to? It is on this side that you can ask such a question. But over there, only one question is asked and it is: Who is their Prophet?" nobody says: "what church do you belong to?" but "Who is your Prophet?" 13 The city was spreading farther than eye can see and there were gates and on the gates and lintels and the Frames of the gates and posts, were names of men as in Revelation 21:12-14. Not church names but men names. They were not in time or in a generation but they were in the eternity. And in the eternity, the peoples of each generation or each epoch had one and the same Prophet. Whatever the country or the place of the world where those elect were, whatever their country, continent, race or language, they had the name of one and the same Prophet for an epoch! 14 At a certain epoch, 800 years before The Lord Jesus Christ, the sons of the devil were scattered and had lot of leaders: some bishops, some reverends and so on, as we see it today. But the sons of God had only one leader, Prophet Isaiah. Whatever the place where the sons of God were, their prophet was only one all over the world. And it was Isaiah the living prophet of their time. From generation to generation that was always so. And the prophet of each was the prophet of his time. 15 And in the eternity, for one and the same epoch, two people cannot have two different prophets. There was no other building but only one Building was there and spread farther than eye can see. I understood that the two places that I saw are on the one hand the Paradise and on the other hand the region of the lost. WWW. Philippekacou. Org
Salvador was unique, historical, and I barely scratched the surface there, but as far as living, I would choose Rio. It's more setup for foreigners which in this case is a good thing.
@@geeb3376I was fortunate to check out Rio, Sao Paulo paulo and Salvador and Yea I would choose Salvador due too many factors. the large afro population, The african traditions/ beliefs that they've kept that can be felt in the food, the religions; the beach , the laid back attitude of the ppl. Etc
So I was gonna use those shared orange electric bikes, when I go later this month. But when I went to sign up for the app, foreigners can’t sign up for the bikes. Weird business plan? Hopefully I can still use those Lime scooters!
@@slyslife been to rio twice but it’s been years… you gonna go to florianopolis or Curitiba or something. Keep these vids coming man. I wish my channel could be as good as yours
Use common sense. Don't make yourself an easy target by showing valuables, or being distracted by the "scenery". Cell phones are the hot theft item at the moment. iPhones are VERY expensive in Brazil. If you choose to go out late at night clubbing or whatever stay in a group. That's your safest bet. If a hot girl wants you to leave with her, do not go by yourself. This is a common scam. Outside you will meet her "friends".
@@joelsantos3023 oh nice, so then I guess the city is much safer nowadays due to his policies. What a terrible president he is! Wow. Let’s go back to the lula and dilma times, yeah much much better 🤣
@@ej1692 The president doesn't take care of the military police. The responsibility of street safety is the state government. We still have the same security issues
@@joelsantos3023 yeah so a guy that was known for saying he wants to make things safer in rio and worked directly in politics there becomes president of the country and all of the sudden, a huge coincidence occurs, and the city becomes much safer than it has been in decades? He obviously has some impact on it. Of course it’s still “unsafe” but it seems to me that it has cleaned up quite a bit compared to 10 years ago.
I like how he presented this video. Succent, solid information without flash. Pure information. And, his camera was on Rio, not his face. Too many vloggers think their face is what people want to see, not the destination. Not me.
Solid tips. The only thing I would change is the time to be there. We were in Rio for 9 days and I felt shortchanged. I think for me, you should plan to stay in Rio for a full 2 weeks your first time. It allow you to get all the tourist attractions out of the way and still be able to enjoy the entertainment and varias beaches they have.
Thanks and I agree with you - 14 days or more is ideal otherwise everything will feel rushed.
Yeah I was thinking 2-4 weeks easy!
Que trabalho agradável, ser guia turístico de uma cidade como o Rio de Janeiro, preciso de um emprego desse.
Thank you for doing this travel series on Brazil, Sly! I think it may be one of the best one's you've done so far💪🏾👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it👍🏿
Hey Sly! Spot on regarding your tips! Thank you for presenting the city in such a great way, not necessarily starting with the beaches but ending there where Rio life is represented at its best. Almost 20 years ago, I stayed in both Leblon and Ipanema, during the three trips I took to Rio while living in Salvador. I loved the city but always felt that something imminent would happen as it was not so safe back then, but you'd quickly would forget about it while enjoying all the city had to offer. Take it easy!
Yo! Thanks for the comment and the insight. Yea, thats why the city is so stimulating - it's beautiful and majestic while being somewhat dangerous (to a certain extent) at the same time. A weird combination, but it works as the city is visited by millions.
i lived in Rio de Janeiro, nice place, just watch were you going make some local friend and sure you be fine! enjoy your trip!
Os brasileiros são muitos receptivos com pessoas de fora, fiquem tranquilos, somos mais simpáticos do que aparentamos.
In 2019 my friend brought her boss (American) to her wedding. I was responsible for taking them to Cristo and etc. I did the translation and etc and by the end of the day she said “Lucas I don’t know what I’d have done here without you” hahaah nice tips. I’d say: be careful and stay out ot downtown.
Sly bro dude!
You rocked it like a boss!
My name is Willy Soto and I’m a Puertorrican who now lives part time in Florida USA 🇺🇸 and part time in Rio de Janeiro Brazil 🇧🇷 babyyyy!
Bro! Everything you mentioned in this totally awesome video is right on the money and I just wanted you to know that I will be showing this video to all my friends and family in Brazil 🇧🇷 and they are going to love the fact that you did not mention anything about crime happening there.
Everyone else’s videos are constantly talking about someone being mugged or robbed and My wife and I hate it when instead of talking about positive things that Rio have to offer, they just ruin the video experience for someone who’s thinking about taking a trip to Rio and when they do get there,you can see the look in the tourists eyes that they are scared and so they will not be enjoying their potentially best trip of their lives.
In conclusion…this is the most informative and well explained video I’ve ever watch.
Parabéns mano🤙🏽
Also bro Sly!
I’ve just subscribed to your channel and I noticed that there’s a video on Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and I’m going to watch it as soon as I get back from Walmart bro!
Felicidades bro!🤙🏽
That’s how I feel now. I saw a bunch of homeless people on the way to my hotel now I’m scared to travel at night
Just stay at the Sheraton. It’s a nice hotel. Has a beautiful view of the ocean and some near by areas. It has a private beach. 4 restaurants in/on the hotel’s property. It’s near most the popular spots to visit. And it’s safe and pretty affordable. (Which US money is like quadrupled in Rios $100 is like $400 there for example) Just got back from my two week trip. I enjoyed it immensely with my wife. But, I wouldn’t walk around alone outside the hotel. I wouldn’t flash what I have or bring anything important. I’d stick to tours with safe touring companies. And I wouldn’t go anywhere without a decoy wallet (have your money hidden on you) so that’s about it. From someone who’s actually visited it recently. Good luck! And don’t be stupid!
Think that’s a bit over cautious. Agreed about taking a tour in rye city but walking around alone in the day down the main beach promenade felt completely safe and I was getting my wallet and iPhone out with no fear of either getting stolen. We also visited a month ago.
Loved the Sheraton located in Le Blond !!!
I think I commented on this before but I'm back again as I am days away from heading to Rio. I like your videos because you still always include information to be informative. Too many videos these days show you stuff, but they are just showing it. No tips, no helpful hints. And your summaries are always filled with tips of do's, don'ts, and recommendations. It is much appreciated Sly.
nice vid mate, heading Rio from the UK for one month I go rio then to manuas
to do amazon tour :)
Very informative, I always appreciate when you do these reviews.
Thanks and I'm glad they're helping👍🏿
Pacing yourself is great advice. I was there about 8 days and I was so drained by the end lol
as a brazilian i love the video!
I was literally just thinking about this. And it popped up.
Nice!
God bless you Sly and thank you for the tips.
Nice appetizer
Great tips, thanks - I'm returning to Brasil and didn't know Ubereats stopped, so great to know about Rappi. IFood didn't work for me either, probably because payment cards weren't Brasilian. One tip for the CPF issue is to find a friend who will let you use their number. I did this to buy some things online which wouldn't let me through without the CPF. Now I have one of my own (there is a CPF For Foreigners who spend a bit of time there).
Very informative, thank you
As usual I agree, especially with...
- Rappi for the win! I ordered a space heater and it arrived in 45 minutes.
- Know a couple of phrases in the local language helps.
- I won't even consider a trip if I can't stay for at least 20 days.
Thanks B A and yea, ideally, 14 days+ is best to get more out of the city.
I went a few years ago and two weeks was about right.
wonderful job Sly. You did it great!!! Many, many thanks!!!
Great tips. I try to always know how to say at least 'Hello' and 'Goodbye' in the language of the place I'm visiting and always carry a little cash in case a place doesn't take cash. I'm going to have to find a canga! Enjoyed the tips and the beautiful views. Thanks!
Haha , I've been hooked on Acai for years ! Acai bowls or Acai smoothies 😊
Good tips :) Looking forward to my Rio trip in September / October
How’s your trip to rio in September? I’m going rio for first time
@@uncledeaf Rio was great, however I would probably recommend going later as I got quit a lot of days with rain. I would probably go in November or first half of the following year
Amazing informative video, Sly! I am going to Rio for the first time for Carnival and enjoy your videos. You have a terrific oratorical speaking voice and cadence. BTW - Looooove the hotel, motel, Holiday Inn reference! Verrry Slyyyy! 🤣🎶🤣🎛️🤣💯 Have a good one and safe travels!
Very good video and tips. A lot of tips. Nice walking video as well.
Thanks and glad to hear that👍🏿
I miss it there!!! S/O Mabs great place to eat and watch the games (basketball) gr8 service and some delicious Caprihinas and Suco!!!! Visiting Brasil has changed my life!!!
10 Well, this morning, I want to talk about the subject: "If you are a Christian, then who is your Prophet?" For many of you, it is the first time you hear this question! And yet it is a question you could have heard every day, but the devil has removed it and replaced it by: "If you are a Christian, what is your church?" We are in the fifth dimension with marabouts, Catholics, Rosicrucians, Protestants, evangelicals, Branhamists and voodoo practitioners. And now, by habit, we all speak the language of the fifth dimension, we think and see things after the fifth dimension.
11 When I saw the other side of the curtain in the vision of 1993, a detail had escaped me when reporting it. Perhaps time had not yet come to speak about it. I have recognized the lot of Methodists but as for the other groups, I asked: "These ones, what church do they belong to?" And someone answered me: They are Catholics. And I said: “These ones over there, what church do they belong?” And he answered: They are Baptists. Then, they are Pentecostals, Presbyterians or others. And when I saw another group again, I asked: And those ones, which church do they belong? And they answered me: They are from such and such church.
12 Andwhen I saw the city surrounded by a Cloud, I said: "What about those over there? What church do they belong to?" And I was told: "No! You don’t ask that question there, it is on this side that you can ask such a question!" And I was told: There also, there are several Groups but it is another and only one question and it is: "Who is your Prophet? Or who is their Prophet? ".[Ed: The congregation says, Amen!]. And on the other side, there were no Catholic, Protestant, evangelical, Branhamist churches. And I was told: "what church do you belong to? It is on this side that you can ask such a question. But over there, only one question is asked and it is: Who is their Prophet?" nobody says: "what church do you belong to?" but "Who is your Prophet?"
13 The city was spreading farther than eye can see and there were gates and on the gates and lintels and the Frames of the gates and posts, were names of men as in Revelation 21:12-14. Not church names but men names. They were not in time or in a generation but they were in the eternity. And in the eternity, the peoples of each generation or each epoch had one and the same Prophet. Whatever the country or the place of the world where those elect were, whatever their country, continent, race or language, they had the name of one and the same Prophet for an epoch!
14 At a certain epoch, 800 years before The Lord Jesus Christ, the sons of the devil were scattered and had lot of leaders: some bishops, some reverends and so on, as we see it today. But the sons of God had only one leader, Prophet Isaiah. Whatever the place where the sons of God were, their prophet was only one all over the world. And it was Isaiah the living prophet of their time. From generation to generation that was always so. And the prophet of each was the prophet of his time.
15 And in the eternity, for one and the same epoch, two people cannot have two different prophets. There was no other building but only one Building was there and spread farther than eye can see. I understood that the two places that I saw are on the one hand the Paradise and on the other hand the region of the lost.
WWW. Philippekacou. Org
Rio é uma cidade maravilhosa
Thanks. Great Info.
Thank you👊🏿
Sly, how can I get a life like yours? You are living the dream.
Man your content is very informative and to the point.
Thanks..If you search "How I ended up in Colombia" on my page it will tell a little bit about my story.
You can also get a easy online English teaching job
Great video.
Much appreciated👍🏿
Nice. I love. Rio Brazil love
Go to the west side of Barra da Tijuca and a busy place full of beautiful people
My next trip I will go.
Great video Sly. Do you prefer Rio de Janeiro or Salvador Bahia?
Salvador was unique, historical, and I barely scratched the surface there, but as far as living, I would choose Rio. It's more setup for foreigners which in this case is a good thing.
On the money bro, also be careful with your wallet and phone - Rio has a rep for a reason.
As always bruh. Great content and info. Blessings👍
Appreciate that👌🏿
Lagoon is beautiful neighborhood!!!
thank you for the tips
Muito bom o video
What are the best ways to use the internet if you need a reliable network to work from your apartment while in Rio? Thanks
Hotel motel holiday inn lol I caught that
Great video! 👍 I tried to use your Airbnb link but it seems that it does not work anymore. I think they have cancelled the affiliate program.
Great tips!!
Glad you like them!
Good job!
Always💪🏿
Thanks Sly how much are Cangas?
Anytime and on the street I was quoted around 40 reais ($8) form multiple vendors.
Hotel, motel, holiday inn!
Brasil ❤
Where are you at the end of the video?
We call it A Paréo in France!
Would you ever visit Tokyo?
For sure...Once I get my paper up, I will got there.
@@slyslife gotta wait for the quarantine to end too. Nobody in or out right now
Great video
Much appreciated🙏🏿
😊🙏👏🏻
Good tips
👌🏿Thanks
FYI “local language” is Portuguese
Hello how did you get phone services? SIM card ? Without cpf
Great channel
Thanks🙏🏿
Açaí is 🔥
If you would stay for a month, what city in brazil would you choose?
I'd say check out Salvador, Bahia. Very enriching.
@@kenolivier8791 over Rio? What did you like about it?
@@geeb3376I was fortunate to check out Rio, Sao Paulo paulo and Salvador and Yea I would choose Salvador due too many factors. the large afro population, The african traditions/ beliefs that they've kept that can be felt in the food, the religions; the beach , the laid back attitude of the ppl. Etc
@@kenolivier8791 awesome thanks! What do you think about floripa?
@@kenolivier8791 and what area do you recommend to stay in Salvador?
Anyone going Rio in May ?
I'm going early June
@@jscott7432 ah same !
Might go once they drop the vax requirement
You said cash. U.S. currency or i need to switch it to their currency?
Switch to their currency.
If you're still there and want some good tips, hit me up
Thanks..I'm currently in Sao Paolo at the moment👍🏿
So I was gonna use those shared orange electric bikes, when I go later this month. But when I went to sign up for the app, foreigners can’t sign up for the bikes. Weird business plan? Hopefully I can still use those Lime scooters!
if your girl starts acting up, then you take her friend
Do you need a Visa to travel there ?
Yep. Its easy tho
Whenever I mention these places such as Leblon to Brazilians, they can't understand what I am saying . . . aha
Blank haha. The inner kid came out. Yup, don’t stay in Copacabana. Did it twice and will never stay there again.
😂 yea, a buddy of mine said the same. I think he prefers Ipanema and Leblon.
@@slyslife been to rio twice but it’s been years… you gonna go to florianopolis or Curitiba or something. Keep these vids coming man. I wish my channel could be as good as yours
The 'local language' is called Portuguese. You didn't actually mention it. You just called it 'the local language'. 😂 REALLY great video though!!! 👍🏻
Some of them travel abroad and on their minds they think they are still in their home country. Just saying...
Use common sense.
Don't make yourself an easy target by showing valuables, or being distracted by the "scenery".
Cell phones are the hot theft item at the moment. iPhones are VERY expensive in Brazil.
If you choose to go out late at night clubbing or whatever stay in a group. That's your safest bet.
If a hot girl wants you to leave with her, do not go by yourself. This is a common scam. Outside you will meet her "friends".
My God. Just look at the women 😍. I'm coming for 2 months 🤣🤣🤣
2nd
How’s the safety ? When I was there in 2014 petty crime was rampant but i heard bolsonaro cleaned it up a bit
Lowest homicide rates in 30 years
Bolsonaro? It is true. Only his family and friends steal. Lol
@@joelsantos3023 oh nice, so then I guess the city is much safer nowadays due to his policies. What a terrible president he is! Wow. Let’s go back to the lula and dilma times, yeah much much better 🤣
@@ej1692 The president doesn't take care of the military police. The responsibility of street safety is the state government. We still have the same security issues
@@joelsantos3023 yeah so a guy that was known for saying he wants to make things safer in rio and worked directly in politics there becomes president of the country and all of the sudden, a huge coincidence occurs, and the city becomes much safer than it has been in decades? He obviously has some impact on it. Of course it’s still “unsafe” but it seems to me that it has cleaned up quite a bit compared to 10 years ago.
sad sad sad......🤐🤐😑😑😑😒😒😒beautyfull country but very dangerous people sad.....sad