For my 5 week long stay in Brazil this year, i kept Rio De Janeiro as my base and explored parts of north east Brazil and also a nearby beach town called Buzios, which i did as a quick weekend getaway by bus. Getting there I didn’t book the ticket online, so i just landed at the Rodaviario – the bus station in Rio and got it last minute. It’s a very comfortable journey and shouldn’t take you more than 3-4 hours to reach from Rio De Janeiro by road. Where to stay in Buzios After a ton of resarch, i decided to stay in a Airbnb which seemed conveniently located (20 minutes of walking to almost each of the popular beaches). There are a ton of hostels & resorts in the historical city center, but i chose something a bit farther just so i could also enjoy some solitude. After reaching Buzios, i just took an Uber from the bus stop to the pousada and instantly fell in love with the place. Watch this video i made there and you’ll know WHY… Oh, they even had a fabulous beach view from… the poolside! Getting around Buzios Now, while i … Continue reading Buzios: A perfect weekend getaway from Rio De Janeiro!