May 16th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Latino / Instagram (Courtesy The Aviation Herald)
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 singer in the cockpit of an Airbus A320-200 were circulated on Instagram and posted to the musician's website the day after the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Two Pilots Fired After Brazilian Pop Star Takes Captain's Seat Mid-Flight
May 16th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Latino / Instagram (Courtesy The Aviation Herald)
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 singer in the cockpit of an Airbus A320-200 were circulated on Instagram and posted to the musician's website the day after the ...Video Of The Day: Modern Day 'The Motorcycle Diaries'
May 13th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
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 from El Paso, Texas, to Argentina and then back up through Brazil and all the way to Alaska - a journey of more than 82,000 ...
Video Of The Day: Finding Fortaleza
May 6th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
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 Ceará, a city where nearly 2.3 million people reside. On the tourism front, the city is a major destination for ...
Trekking Couple Circles Planet Three Times In 424 Days
Apr 8th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
They started trekking the planet more than a year ago, promising to travel the globe bringing children in classrooms from around the world with them, virtually, as they visited scores of countries and continents. Now their journey is complete and Darren and Sandy Van Soye are back to tell about it.
The story begins in February 2012, when the couple from Southern California started on a ...Spiders Blanket The Sky In Brazil (VIDEO)
Feb 10th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
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. According to Gawker, the footage comes from the southern Brazilian town of Santo Antônio da Platina, and was posted ...
South America Captured Beautifully In Video
Nov 18th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
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 user Vincent Urban for a job well done. We're amazingly jealous. ...
Brazil Opens First 'Love Hotel' For Pets
Sep 18th, 2012 at 5:00PM: 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, Brazil.
Created by Fabiano Lourdes and his sister Daniela, "Animalle Mundo Pet" is set to open this week in Belo Horizonte. ...Video Of The Day: Rio De Janeiro Time-Lapse
Aug 29th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
"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 in the subtle swaying of anchored boats, the coming and going of beach-goers, the overwhelmingly perfect sunshine and the ...
Waterfall Skyscraper To Power Rio And The 2016 Olympics
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 5:00PM:
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 & Design wants to design an energy-generating waterfall skyscraper (shown above), that will not only power the Olympic Village, ...Video: Guitar Pee, The Electric Guitar Urinal
Jun 23rd, 2012 at 1:00PM:
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 engineered so that men can make music with their stream of urine. Currently touring bars in Sao Paulo, the Guitar Pee is making ...
How To Avoid Looking Like A Tourist
May 30th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Blending in to a city or country you're visiting has many advantages. Among them, allowing yourself to have a more immersive experience and not falling victim to a robbery scheme involving human feces. Some cities come with their own code of conduct, such as Washington DC, where during Gadling's recent summit we noticed anyone who stands on the left side of an escalator is immediately met ...Airplane Engine Covering Falls Off During Takeoff (VIDEO)
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:30PM:
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 felt watching the parts fly off. According to an incident report on The Aviation Herald, it all happened on a TAM Airlines ...
10 Free Things To Do In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:00PM: 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.
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Although Rio de Janeiro is a city there are also a lot of natural experiences to be had. When I visited, one of ...Paraty, Brazil: A Colonial Beach Paradise
Apr 6th, 2012 at 2:00PM: 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 trip to the area, I couldn't get enough of the historical activities, colorful colonial buildings, beautiful beaches, ...Visiting The Favela Of Rocinha In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Apr 4th, 2012 at 1:30PM:
"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 distance, I could see trekkers climbing Sugarloaf Mountain, hang gliders whizzing through the air and kayakers taking advantage ...Eating Acai: A Delicious Cultural Experience In Brazil
Apr 4th, 2012 at 1:00PM: "So, what are some things I should do when I arrive in Rio de Janeiro" I asked my airplane seat mate, Clarissa, a local of the city.
"Ipanema beach is my favorite, Sugarloaf Mountain has great views of the city and you must try açai!" she replied excitedly.
I looked at her skeptically. "Açai? We have that in New York, too. That's not much of a cultural experience."
Was I ...A Haven For Food Lovers In Sao Paulo, Brazil: Mercado Municipal
Apr 3rd, 2012 at 11:30AM: I love food. It's probably my favorite part of traveling. I also love saving money. That's why on a recent trip to São Paulo, Brazil, where I was staying on the expensive Avenida Paulista, I was excited to learn about the Mercado Municipal.
Located on Cantareira Street, off the San Bento subway stop on the blue line, is a massive market selling various kinds of fruits, meats, cheeses, ...Footvolley: Brazil's take on volleyball and soccer
Mar 28th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
While traveling through Brazil, I discovered a new sport I had never seen before, but one I'd definitely love to try. The sport was created in 1965 on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, as a way for football (soccer) players to be able to practice their skills without violating the terms of the formal football ban that was going on. It is similar to volleyball in that points are ...
A local point of view of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mar 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM: "Então, você é do Rio de Janeiro?" asked the tan, freckled girl next to me on my flight from Miami, Florida, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I stared at her, unsure of what she'd said. "Inglés?"
"You speak English?" she asked, her eyes widening with excitement. "My mother is an English teacher. You have to meet her! What do you have planned for your time in Rio?"
I ...Brazil launches educational website and game app to woo tourists
Mar 20th, 2012 at 2:00PM: The Brazilian Tourism Board, known as Embratur, has launched two new tools to woo potential visitors. The country is on the cusp of world attention with the coming 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The new tools – an interactive Brand Channel website and a new video game app called "Brasil Quest" – are designed help travelers learn more about the country ...
