Yoga Opportunities In and Out of Rio
The physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines of yoga have made it from India to the shores of Brazil, with new...
April 2, 2013Topic
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Ilha Grande Faces Privatization Plans
Government plans to privatize nineteen beaches on Brazil’s Ilha Grande have sparked indignation among residents living on the tropical island.
November 20, 2012
Thankfences
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The existence of the Israeli state will remain a controversial topic for a thousand...
November 20, 2012
Ecologically Sustainable Tourism in Brazil
With Brazil hosting the Rio+20 in June, there is more focus on preserving the natural environment that makes up a...
June 12, 2012
Modec Fined R$16.6M for Ilha Grande Oil Spill
Japanese company Modec, which provides services to the oil industry, was fined R$16.6 million for an oil spill in Ilha...
December 27, 2011
The Real Falls Against Strengthening Dollar
The dollar has made a steady rise against the real during the month of September, a change that is not...
September 27, 2011
Ilha Grande Sets Out to Protect its Beaches
Ilha Grande takes steps to preserve its natural beauty and protect the wildlife by registering it as a UNESCO world...
July 12, 2011Adventures
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When I was in Thailand a few years ago working on a writing project...
July 12, 2011
Off-Season Hidden Getaways in Rio State
There is plenty to explore in Rio state, particularly off-season when things are quieter and prices are lower.
June 7, 2011