Category: Geral
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Isabel Salgado Passes Away, One of the Most Talented Athletes in Brazilian Volleyball
Former volleyball player Maria Isabel Barroso Salgado, better known simply as Isabel, one of the icons of Brazilian sport, passed away at the age of 62 on the morning of Wednesday, October 16, at the Sírio Libanês Hospital in São Paulo. The death was confirmed by film producer Paula Barreto in a message in the…
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Why Does Our Brain Believe Lies?
Brazil has just gone through an electoral cycle filled with disinformation and conspiracy theories. Many so absurd that it leads us to question: “Why do so many people believe in lies?” Culpable is the brain. An interesting article published by The Washington Post reports that many of the decisions we make as individuals and as…
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World Population Reaches 8 Billion
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Until 1804, fewer than one billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we surpassed two billion. Since then, global population growth has skyrocketed, driven primarily by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health. The most recent milestone was crossed on Tuesday, November 15, when the United Nations (UN) announced…
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Angra dos Reis is also culture and history, not just beaches
Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its crystal-clear blue-green waters offer tourists the chance to visit a different island every day of the year. The region includes over 360 islands and approximately two thousand beaches covered by the lush vegetation of the native Atlantic Forest, making…
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You Won’t Resist the Local Cuisine of Natal
Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, at the northeastern tip of Brazil, is known for its extensive coastal sand dunes. But it’s not just a destination boasting incredible landscapes, sensational beaches, and lush natural beauty. The local cuisine is an attraction in itself, combining many different flavors. The main ingredients…
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Royal Caribbean Unveils the New Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International revealed the first images of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, according to a press release. Arriving at the end of 2023, ahead of its debut in January 2024, the first ship in the Icon class will be the unprecedented combination in the travel industry of the…
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The US Remains the Largest Travel Market in the World
The latest Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that the US continues to be the largest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market in the world. Its position at the top has been reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions, which did little to stop the spread of…
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“Finesse”, A Touch of Brazilian Jazz by Sérgio Pereira
Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for Best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album, and New Release. ‘Finesse’ (Sedajazz Records) was recorded remotely, bringing a fusion of Brazilian jazz performed by some of the brightest musicians. According to Sergio, “the album is a triumph over the adversities of the…
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Sugarloaf Cable Car in Rio Celebrates 110 Years
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Sugarloaf Cable Car celebrated its 110th anniversary in October. Since its inception, it has welcomed approximately 50 million visitors and is the oldest operating cable car in the world. Located in an important environmental conservation area, between two mountains covered by the Atlantic Forest,…
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The Most Urgent Challenge Facing Humanity
For at least 50,000 years, humanity has been on a journey of separation – distancing itself from nature and becoming increasingly differentiated, individualized, and empowered. In recent decades, we have become so dominant as a species that we are producing trends that alter the Earth – global warming, species extinction, unsustainable population, massive famines, waves…