Few cities in the world have such beautiful scenery. Situated between the mountains and the sea , the "Wonderful City" welcomes visitors with open arms. Copacabana, one of Brazil's most famous beaches, is the scene of the greatest New Year's celebration in the world. Ipanema and Leblon are permanent attractions during the day.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
Rio de Janeiro, Just Sensational
Should you check or ship your bags?
f you're like most travelers, you've probably never considered shipping your luggage ahead of you instead of carrying it with you on a trip. But is this still the case? Most major airlines are now charging travelers to check a first or second bag on domestic flights — even as they continue to mishandle luggage in record numbers.
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Drowned Woman's Body Haunts Rafters
Police say white water rafters going through the tricky Blossom Bar rapids on southern Oregon's Rogue River may see the body of a California woman who drowned there last week but cannot be recovered because of treacherous conditions in the rapids on the Wild and Scenic portion of the river.
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Study: The Most Obnoxious Tourists in the World
Remember the tightwad tourist whose baggy shorts, frequent complaining and shouted questions about why none of the locals spoke any English made the ugly American the world's Visitor From Hell? Well, it's time for Archie Bunker to move over and make way for Petulant Pierre.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Massage, not work, on the Kibutz in Israel
Here is an oxymoron - the socialist Kibutz movement is finding great capitalist success in its growing hotel network. Ecology is one of the biggest focal points with organic farms and recycled playgrounds.
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Where To Shop In Summer's Travel Hot Spots
Some vacationers travel purely to shop. Here are some of the coolest stores in this summer's hottest travel spots
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
Motorized suitcase saves your back
One of the challenges of traveling the world while continuing to work is that laptops, projectors, extra batteries and other gear can be heavy. And pulling a suitcase can be bad for your back. Finally, a well designed -- albeit expensive -- suitcase comes to the rescue. It works kinda like both a Prius and a Segway, and costs $1,300.
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Dubai to get 'moving' skyscraper
Construction of the world's first moving building, a 80-storey tower with revolving floors which give it an ever-shifting shape, is due to begin.
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7 (More) Underground Wonders of the World [PICS]
What motivates humankind to burrow deep into the Earth? From London to Paris, Budapest to Moscow, the USA to Australia, here are seven of the most amazing examples in the world. Some were built for military defense or shelter, many are abandoned while others thrive.
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13 Ways to Fly Easily & Comfortably
#5) "Make a call." If you get to the gate and the airline says you've lost your seat, contact the Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights at 877-359-3776. Kate Hanni, the group's founder, says stranded passengers have told her that seats were suddenly found when they called CAPBOR from the airport and let airline personnel know...
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