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A Traveler In The Foreign Service: The Best Foreign Service Blogs
The World Wide Web is saturated with amateurish blogs created by people who'd be lucky to command the devoted readership of their immediate family members, let alone the wider public. There are scores of blogs managed by Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) and while many of them ...Intrepid Travel Offers Epic Journey In Footsteps Of Ernest Shackleton
The term "once in a lifetime adventure" is tossed around a bit too lightly in the travel industry these days and seldom is it used accurately. But when Intrepid Travel uses the term to describe their latest offering, it just might be an understatement. Their recently ...Brazil Opens First 'Love Hotel' For Pets
Did you know Brazil is home to 31 million dogs, making it the country with the second largest canine population after the United States? It's no wonder then, that you'll soon be able to find a hotel dedicated to the more hardcore puppy love in the state of Minas Gerais, ...Video Of The Day: Rio De Janeiro Time-Lapse
"A day in Rio de Janeiro" from Joe Simon Films on Vimeo.
I love going through Vimeo slowly, looking for diamonds in the rough of time-lapse videos. I found one today. Created by Joe Simon, this time-lapse explores Rio de Janeiro. Featuring the simplistic beauty found ...
Kayaker Attempting Amazon River Speed Record
This past Saturday, Texas native West Hansen set off on what is sure to be an epic adventure in South America. The avid paddler from Austin launched his attempt to set a new speed record for kayaking the length of the Amazon River, a waterway that runs more than 4400 miles ...Brazil Hosts 3-D Show Over Thames River To Start Countdown To 2016 Rio Olympics
On Monday night, spectators lined up along the Thames River in London to take in the sights and sounds of Brazil. A projection of eye-popping images splashed across the water to mark the end of the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and begin the countdown to the 2016 ...
Video Of The Day: 'Samsara' Captures Imagery From Across The Globe
Today's Video of the Day is an exclusive clip from "Samsara," a new movie featuring mesmerizing scenes from more than 20 countries. Filmed over a period of five years, the footage covers sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial sites and natural wonders, ...
Waterfall Skyscraper To Power Rio And The 2016 Olympics
While the 2012 Olympic Games haven't even finished yet, planning for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has already begun. And, one designer has dreams of taking solar power to new heights.
According to Digital Trends, Zurich-based RAFAA Architecture & ...Video: Guitar Pee, The Electric Guitar Urinal
If you're a male who urinates in public bathrooms and likes the sound of an electric guitar, the Guitar Pee made by Billboard Brasil is a urinal you'll have to try out for yourself the next time you're in Sao Paulo. The Guitar Pee is a guitar-shaped urinal brilliantly ...
Big Brain Phone Booth In Sao Paulo
Even the most basic communication skills require brainpower. Picking up a phone and dialing a loved one? Brainpower. Taking the concept of the brain's involvement in day-to-day communication a few steps further, Brazilian artist Carla Pires de Carvalho Fernandes created a ...The Most Useful Useless Phrasebook Phrases
I've frequently touted Lonely Planet's Phrasebooks on Gadling (about as often as I've truthfully stated that I receive no kickbacks from them). They've saved my butt countless times, helping me do everything from getting on the right train platform to finding out what ...Airplane Engine Covering Falls Off During Takeoff (VIDEO)
A passenger filming out an airplane window captured part of an engine cowling ripping off during takeoff on a flight in Brazil. Watch above to get an idea of how the terrified passengers – who later described the event as an "engine explosion" – must have ...
Cheesey Street Foods Of Latin America
With the possible exception of Argentina, most people don't associate Central or South America with cheese. Like all of Latin America, these countries are a mix of indigenous cultures, colonizing forces, immigrant influences, and varied terroir, climatic extremes, and levels ...Tips For Backpacking South America
Backpacking South America is a worthwhile adventure I recommend everyone to have at least once in their lives. Before I arrived on the continent, I was unsure of what to expect. To help prepare you before you go, here are some things I wish I had known before I left for my ...10 Free Things To Do In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
For travelers heading to South America, Brazil is one of the more expensive countries on the continent. The popular Rio de Janeiro can be especially difficult to navigate on a budget. To help you plan a worthwhile trip to this beautiful area, here are 10 free things to do.
...Holistic Healing Practices From Around The World
Nowadays, it seems like there's a pill or shot to cure every illness. But do we really know how safe these unnatural remedies are? Throughout my travels and by talking with locals from other cultures, I've learned there are many natural treatments that are also effective in ...Travel Trend: Jaguar Spotting In Brazil
While tiger tourism is still the most popular type of cat viewing, there is another trend that is on the rise: Jaguar spotting. For those who have already watched tigers in their natural habitat – and even for some who have not yet had the pleasure – traveling to ...10 Best Cities Around The World To Experience Graffiti Art
"Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss." - Banksy, "Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall"
While often thought of as ...Paraty, Brazil: A Colonial Beach Paradise
When visiting Brazil, many people head straight to the big cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, there is a beach paradise located in between the two metropolises called Paraty that is a worthwhile destination no matter what your travel style is. During my ...Visiting The Favela Of Rocinha In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
"There were five people killed in the past two days," Patrick, tour guide from Be A Local, whispered to me. "Even though the cops are moving the gangs, they're trying to get back in."
It was sunny and 85 degrees Fahrenheit that afternoon in Rio de Janeiro. In the ...
