Brazil travel stories
I take my head out of the car window and breathe the cold air of July. The bus was driving slowly due to the high concentration of traffic. It was better this way. The breeze slapping my face as I observe the houses and shops in that small street covered by...
Part of the appeal of traveling to other places is broadened horizons, right? New languages, new people: all part and parcel of the spice of a new country. As a deaf traveler, negotiating my way through a new culture in complete silence was doubly difficult in...
An Ode to Life Magazine and Gordon Parks As part of my trip to Brazil, I wanted to pay homage to one of my favorite photographers, Gordon Parks. In 1961, Parks released a photo series for Life magazine, "Freedom's Fearful Foe: Poverty" transporting Middle...
A Summer Day at Rio Das Pedras, Brazil The Dance at Rio Das Pedras, Brazil I am at Rio Das Pedras, Brazil. The sun beats overhead and Maravilha dances alone on the stage with humidity heavy in the air "“ typical of a Brazilian summer. He gyrates and glides with...
Christ Redeemer and Rio, Brazil, now Tops to UNESCO UNESCO World Heritage Recognizes Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil "“ The UNESCO Heritage Committee has elected the city of Rio de Janeiro as the first big city to receive the title of World Heritage Site in...
My CISV Experience Before I could say "hello" or ask what was wrong, the girls teared up and said they had a confession. They had picked the lock to the female leaders' room -- which was off limits "“ stolen a full jar of Nutella, and had...
(MIAMI, FL "“ May 31, 2012) "“Â LAN Airlines, South America's premier air carrier, and its affiliates are excited to announce the mid-year 'big deal' sale! Plan an adventure to one of South America's most sought after destinations and take...
(MIAMI, FL, March 2012) "“Â LAN Airlines, South America's premier carrier, and its affiliates invite passengers to celebrate the arrival of springtime by booking a trip to South America. Savvy travelers can get a head start on planning a summer getaway this...
(PANAMA CITY, Jan. 25, 2012) --Â Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., announced that it will begin non-stop service in June 2012 from Panama to four new destinations: Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste), Costa Rica; Las Vegas, Nevada and the island of...
 (MIAMI, November 28, 2011) "“ LAN Airlines, South America´s premier air carrier, and its affiliates announce the biggest deal of the year! Passengers looking to travel to South America next year can book now through December 12, 2011 and enjoy savings on...
Brendan Vacations, the Ireland Specialist, is also a leader in providing unique and memorable guided vacations to Latin America. Brendan is now pleased to announce their 2012-13 South & Central America 2012-13 Brochure highlighting the region's vibrant culture...
