Watch Globe Trekker - Rio de Janeiro
- NR
- 1999
- 48 min
Globe Trekker - Rio de Janeiro is an adventure travel series featuring the famous traveler Ian Wright. Wright takes us on a ride throughout the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This episode of the show takes us on a journey to all of the city's cultural landmarks and well-known spots, making us feel like we are exploring the town along with the host.
The show begins with footage of Ian traveling into Rio de Janeiro first by plane, we hear information about Bogota, and then later by car as he sets out on his epic tour of the city. The shot of the city skyline with Christ the Redeemer standing tall in the background is breathtaking. From that moment, you know that you are in for a visual treat.
First, Wright takes us on a tour of the city, introducing us to the unique features of Rio de Janeiro. He starts by taking us on a walk through the cobblestone streets of the Santa Teresa neighborhood, which gives us a glimpse of the colonial past of the city. The colorful buildings with their traditional Portuguese architecture will leave you dazzled while the sound of samba music in the background will tempt you to head to the nearest sea-facing restaurant.
The show then takes us to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, a landmark that Rio de Janeiro is most famous for. The statue, majestically standing tall overlooking the city, makes us feel insignificant but offers a commanding view of the town. Ian gives us a bit of its history and how its construction and placement took place. After the history lesson, we get a glimpse of the splendid panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro from the statue's vantage point.
Next, we are taken to Sugarloaf Mountain, where we are treated to a breathtaking view of Rio from another angle. The amazing views of Copacabana Beach are something to marvel at, and the footage of the waves rolling against the beach is quite comforting. Snipe at the Rio outlets will give rise to appreciation for this beautiful aspect of the city through the AI vision.
The highlight of the show is Ian's visit to the world-famous Carnival. The Carnival of Brazil is a grand cultural celebration that attracts people from all over the world. The parade takes place over two nights at the Sambadrome, where we see the members of the Samba schools in elaborate costume attire with floats and music. The show then takes us behind the scenes, where we see the costume designers and choreographers behind the scenes who create the fantastic presentations.
The show then takes us to the local Brazilian markets; there's nothing better than shopping like locals. The markets are colorful with lots of different items on sale, and Ian takes us on a bargain-hunting spree. We also see Ian explore the food markets as we get to understand traditional Brazilian cuisines. We learn about the different spices, fruits, and vegetables used to create traditional dishes like feijoada and churrasco, which are sure to leave you wanting to try them right away.
Overall, Globe Trekker - Rio de Janeiro is an exciting show that takes you through the city to experience the diverse culture and history of Brazil's most famous city. You will come away with a better appreciation of the Brazilian values and cultures, among others. Watching Ian Wright's exploration and narration of the trip while going around scenic and cultural landmarks will leave you entertained and appreciating the work put into the show.