Aug 13th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Travelers often think of destinations in terms of what they see: the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, the gaudy neon of the Las Vegas Strip or the fiery pink of a sunset in Tahiti. Yet it's our other senses - the smells, tastes and particularly for music fans, the sounds that can truly stick in our subconscious, evoking vivid memories of our journey. Those in search of some "sonic wanderlust" need ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Aug 13th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Travelers often think of destinations in terms of what they see: the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, the gaudy neon of the Las Vegas Strip or the fiery pink of a sunset in Tahiti. Yet it's our other senses - the smells, tastes and particularly for music fans, the sounds that can truly stick in our subconscious, evoking vivid memories of our journey. Those in search of some "sonic wanderlust" need ...American Airlines flight attendant accused of racist remark
Aug 5th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Dudu Nobre, a Brazilian singer, has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines. He, his wife and producer are looking for $4 million in damages, claiming that flight attendants used racial slurs when talking to him and that they stabbed his producer with a sharp pen. So, the next time you're wondering what could make the long flight from Sao Paulo to New York worse, in a world where amenities and ...Photo of the Day (3.28.09)
Mar 28th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Talk about a gorgeous night skyline. The red hues of Skye Bar at the Hotel Unique in Sao Paulo are set perfectly against the looming gray urban night. There's something very alive about this photo, from the reflection of red lights in the pool to friends lingering under glowing umbrellas. Our Photo of the Day comes to us from wesleyrosenblum, who has some pretty awesome shots of sites all over ...Strange New Year's traditions around the world
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Dec 31st, 2008 at 10:00AM: Unlike many holidays, where celebrants are bound by tradition or religion, New Year's is a holiday that allows each individual to choose his own method of celebration. Some revelers will soak themselves in alcohol, boozing it up with copious bottles of champagne. Others choose to make the evening a quieter affair, settling in for a movie and an early night in bed. However you personally choose to ...Man Caught at Airport with 200 Birds in his Suitcase
Sep 30th, 2008 at 2:00PM: A man was arrested at the airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil after 200 canaries were found in his suitcase. The smuggler is a resident of Brazil and had just gotten off a flight from Peru. Over 60 of the birds were dead. The others are being returned to Peru by a more humane means of transport. The man has been charged with animal trafficking and is currently being held by police in Sao Paulo. The ...Airlines Touting Brazil as New Hotspot
Sep 29th, 2008 at 1:30PM: South America's destinations are hard to travel to. For people with samba fever outside of a few major hub cities (like Miami), a trip to Brazil means at least one connecting flight in the US. Anyone who plans to spend time outside of the major cities of Sao Paulo or Rio will have to catch another flight once they arrive in the metropolises. These extra flights can add up. Soon, it will be easier ...Orlando Gets Closer to Brazil
Sep 2nd, 2008 at 1:00PM: In the past, most people flying from Orlando to Brazil, or most other country in South America for that matter, had to first catch a connecting flight to Miami. Therefore, the recent announcement by Brazil's top airline, TAM, was a welcome one. The airline will provide a direct flight from Orlando to Sao Paulo. Given major airlines' current aversion to adding new flights, this is big news, ...Headed to Sao Paulo? Try The Pizza
Oct 2nd, 2007 at 11:34PM: Want a taste of traditional Brazilian food, something that you'll have trouble finding at home? You might be out of luck in Sao Paulo -- their signature dish is pizza, according to this article. In fact, July 10th is widely known as 'Pizza Day' in Sao Paulo -- a day when the citizens of South America's largest city pay homage to their favourite food by overdosing on cheese and dough and every ...
