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A wave of protests is cascading through cities in Brazil, including in Brasilia, where demonstrators stormed the country's National Congress building, Reuters is reporting. The protests, which are the largest seen in Brazil for more ...Two Pilots Fired After Brazilian Pop Star Takes Captain's Seat Mid-Flight
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A Brazilian pop star who calls himself Latino has put TAM Airlines in the hot seat after he was allegedly invited to sit in the captain's chair during a cross-country flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Pictures of the ...Man Attempting To Dribble Soccer Ball To Brazil Killed In Accident
It sounded like one of those crazy ideas that should have led to fun and adventure and ended in triumph. Instead it ended in tragedy.
Richard Swanson, pictured here, of Seattle, decided to raise money for charity by dribbling a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time ...Video Of The Day: Modern Day 'The Motorcycle Diaries'
Before beginning his doctorate in biomedical sciences, "Alex the Adventure Biker" took a break to realize his lifelong dream: to ride a motorcycle through the Americas. Over the course of nearly a year and a half, he rode his bike through 22 countries as he made his way ...
Cockpit Chronicles - Paragliding In Rio: Best Layover Ever! (Video)
The adage goes something like this:
The worst day of fishing beats the best day of work.
Years ago, I knew I found the right job when I was a co-pilot on a charter flight in a 15-seat Twin Otter for a day of fishing on an Alaskan beach. I remember thinking of that ...Video Of The Day: Finding Fortaleza
Rio de Janeiro-based production company MOOV maintains Fortaleza is "one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil," and in the video above we get to see it through their eyes - or, rather, their camera lenses. Located in Northeastern Brazil, Fortaleza is the state capital of ...
Whereaguay? First impressions Of Paraguay, South America's Most Underrated Country
Ever notice how die-hard travelers tend to compare places to other places? Like, constantly? It may be annoying, but it goes beyond mere aesthetics. It's often a reference point; a way to describe not only the feel of a destination, but the spirit of its people.
I arrived ...Exclusive Gadling Playlist: Tropical Beats And Rhythms Even If You're Not On Spring Break
Once a month we put together an exclusive Gadling playlist – a little something to bring you sounds from around the world.
Every month we choose a theme paired with one of our #ontheroad Instagram locations and choose some of our favorite tracks, giving you a ...Video: Amazon Ants Transform Into Life Raft
If you're still haunted by the sight of spiders raining down on a Brazilian city, as we brought to your attention last month, this heartwarming nature video might be a palette-cleanser. Captured by the BBC, fire ants in the Amazon adapted to a flood by ganging together ...
Photo Of The Day: A Plus Cathedral
Today is March 14, also known as Pi Day (in case it's been awhile since you took math, pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, 3.14), a day to celebrate mathematics, or just eat some pie. If you are in Cambridge, Massachusetts, today and can remember a ...The World's Prettiest Destination Tunnels
Size matters – with tunnels, anyway. Most lists of the world's most spectacular designs pant over the longest passageways, like Norway's Laedral Tunnel, currently the record-holder at 15.25 miles.
But beauty before distance, I say. Give me the arched canopy of ...Spiders Blanket The Sky In Brazil (VIDEO)
As many of us in the northeast scramble because of heavy snow and delayed flights, at least we can rest assured knowing we don't have it as bad as these people in Brazil. The terrifying video above shows a strange phenomenon: thousands of spiders dangling in the sky. ...
Video Of The Day: New Year's Celebrations Around The World
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back on how the world rang in 2012. From Sydney to Cape Town, these impressive fireworks displays highlight some of the most famous cities and landmarks throughout the world – whether that be the London Eye or the beaches ...
Win A Trip To South America With Richard Bangs
South America is a land of diverse cultures, stunning scenery and breathtaking adventure. Travelers can climb to the highest peaks of the Andes, experience unique wildlife, explore the biodiversity of the Amazon and indulge in a variety of wonderful cuisines. The continent ...South America Captured Beautifully In Video
Watching this journey through South America will fill you with wanderlust unparalleled. The composition of this video is amazing. It captures the beauty of the region, from the people to the cities to the landscapes, and the score is subtle and moving. Cheers to Vimeo ...
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 ...
