December 31, 2008

Mexico City

Colorful diversity has never been embodied more fully than the way Mexico City has. Traditional communities mingle with the bohemian and the socially modern in this dynamic city. The Coyoacán of Frida Kahlo’s era remains an intellectual haven. Museums art spaces abound, attracting Read more »

December 30, 2008

Rio de Janeiro

The vision has become familiar – that of Christ the Redeemer’s opened arms enveloping the city in an ethereal embrace. Rio de Janeiro beams, alive and full of charms, a “Marvelous City” indeed. Read more »

December 29, 2008

Stone Town

The “rock” upon which Zanzibar City is built – Stone Town – stands magnificently to this day. Its narrow alleys form a frenetic maze leading up and down its olden homes, bazaars, and mosques. Its structures, built only in stone since the 1830s, are hauntingly beautiful. Houses feel Read more »

December 28, 2008

Fortaleza

Fortaleza is one of Brazil’s most vibrant cities, and the capital of its Ceará state. Famous for its urban beaches, the capital brims with a party atmosphere that starts from its metropolitan core and trickles down to its seaside resorts. The vibe is in tune with its forró music and dance. The traveler would be quick to settle in and just enjoy. Read more »