Rio de Janeiro... a name I had to repeat to myself over and over again! In my mind, this city was the center of relaxed lifestyle and happy, tanned people on the beach. And I was one of the happy ones when we decided to go there... BUT.. the joy was tempered when starting to research for accommodations. There are just way too many, prices are high and luxury low.

It was a lucky moment, when I stumbled upon Aquarela do Leme while searching. This Pousada and Hostel is just a couple of months old and not so well-known yet, but according to the few amazing reviews and pictures, it seemed like just what we were looking for. And it was!!