WE’VE GOT THE KEYS TO THE CITY
There was a lot of work and a whole lot more play to be done in the fiery and festive city of Rio de Janeiro for yet another blockbuster showcase of beauty in this year’s MakingMEGA
Another day, another destination– that is the globetrotter’s credo. Inspired by the allure of nature’s beauty, or the abundance of international delights ranging from handcrafted knick-knacks to authentic cuisines, travelling to another country surely holds a lot of excitement. For the MakingMEGA team this time around, their trip to the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil saw new experiences and lasting memories. And with the keys to the city right in their hands, there wasn’t anything they weren't afraid to do.
Roaming the streets of Rio was the easy part–the challenge was getting there first. After over 35 hours in total travel time from Manila to Rio–with the occasional lounging about in the Turkish capital, one of the over 1,000 airports accessible via their Metrobank World Mastercard–the team finally settled down by the sunny shores of Copacabana beach. The exquisite flavors of the coastal region tingled the team’s taste buds, such as a Brazilian-style shrimp in toasted garlic oil and a poke bowl of marinated tuna, seaweed, and avocado slices. Capping off their noontime meal, and to relieve tensions before the hard work begins, the team sipped on refreshing cocktails such as the famed Caipirinha. And with just one tap of the Metrobank Titanium Mastercard for the payment, the team set off to continue producing the highly-anticipated #MakingMEGA in Rio.
The homogenous crowds of locals and tourists at Ipanema beach solidified the location as a true gem of the southern shores. Finding the perfect spot for the cover shoot was crucial–it had to be a cut above the rest.
"THERE WAS ALWAYS A METROBANK CREDIT CARD FOR THESE PRECIOUS MOMENTS OF BLISS." SIGHTSEEING
The imposing Christ the Redeemer and glorious Ipamena beach are just some of the sights to see in Rio