A wonderful little blog that provides photos, stories, and background information about Rio is O Rio de Janeiro Que Não Vivi, or 'The Rio de Janeiro that I didn't live' - It contains a rare and insightful collection of images, as well as little known facts and information about the young but historically rich city.

Another blog, created by residents of Rio, which provides a great wealth of photos, paintings, stories and information about Rio, Brazil and the rest of the world is Imagens Históricas, or 'Historical Images' - It is ideal for history and art enthusiasts, and a great way to while away a few hours reveling in the beauty of the past.