Different cultures have coming-of-age ceremonies that welcome adolescents into adulthood. We’re familiar with Sweet 16, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and a Quinceañera. Now, we’ll explore how other cultures present and welcome a boy becoming a man and girl becoming a … Continue reading Coming-of-Age Ceremonies: Rituals Across Countries and Cultures
Did you know that there are many places in Brazil that have a European influence? Brazil is typically associated with Christ the Redeemer, beaches, the Amazon jungle, and samba, but many people are unaware of the exotic and unique locations … Continue reading Travel Guide: Explore Brazil’s Beautiful European Influences
RIO DE JANEIRO (IPANEMA) — Brazilian elegance steps out into 1960s Rio de Janeiro, chauffeured in a classic Porsche. The pastel pastiche attracts all kinds of people as a guitar picks the city’s hymn: ‘The Girl from Ipanema.’ There is … Continue reading ‘The Girl from Ipanema’: What has Changed in Rio de Janeiro Nowadays?
The protection of biodiversity and, therefore, of endangered species is an issue to which I attach a great deal of importance. Albert II, Prince of Monaco The words that need to be inculcated by everyone residing on Earth to sustain … Continue reading Most Threatened Biodiversity Hotspots in the World
Would you like to travel this year? If you say yes, I will show you some places around Brazil that you have probably never heard of. Why did you choose Brazil? In 2016, the country hosted the Olympic Games, showcasing … Continue reading Travel Guide: The Best Places to See for an “Off the Beaten Track” Experience in Brazil
Music is everywhere. You can listen to it on your smartphone, in nearly every grocery store and sometimes even in restrooms and elevators. It can amplify or possibly change your mood, music obviously has an impact. Everybody knows some unwritten … Continue reading Anthropology: The Sociocultural Impact of Music Around the World
With a mere population of just 3 million, on the far south of the equator lies the city of Montevideo. It is located in the country of Uruguay. It happens to be those small countries that tend to slide under … Continue reading Travel Guide: Discover Liberal Culture of Montevideo, Uruguay in South America
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) approximates that Brazil’s population is 214.3 million people. Beyond the famous carnival, football, and Amazon jungle, Brazil boasts several breathtaking yet relatively undiscovered locations that are worth exploring by foreign visitors. If … Continue reading Explore 32 Must See Destinations In Brazil and Abroad For Your Travels this Year
Every year, on the 18th of April, World Heritage Day is observed based on a theme. This year’s theme was Complex Pasts: Diverse Future. This post explores the heritage of Salvador da Bahia, a historic city in the northeast of … Continue reading Exploring the Brazilian City of Salvador da Bahia in Honor of World Heritage Day