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In 2002 the movie Cidade de Deus (City of God) brought to the eyes of many a picture of Brazil that was uncompromising but gave a glimpse of life inside one of Brazil’s many favelas. Telling the story of an ordinary young man and his struggle to survive in a rough, tough world, the movie won over 50 awards and received four Oscar nominations. But how does the drug-fueled gun-toting world of the movie compare with the reality of life within the favelas in Brazil?

Brazilian Favelas

The term favel

Flying with a wheelchair is a lot like playing the tables at Vegas. You throw the dice and hope for the best. Sometimes, it really does feel like a craps shoot.

Although U.S. airlines are generally required to accommodate you, it would not be in your best interest to just show up at the airport and put that to the test. Flying and airports are strenuous at best, throw in an unexpected accommodation request and you’re just asking for trouble.

There are recourses available to you when things go wron

As a capital of Vietnam with more than 1000 years of history, Hanoi has many cultural and historic sites that attract a lot of tourists nationwide. Hanoi Imperial Hotel is pleased to recommend foreign tourists with 10 must-see tourist destinations in Hanoi.

1. Tran Quoc

This is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam on the eastern shore of West Lake .The current structures are very impressive and date back to 1842. The pagoda is just off the road that divides West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. Tran Quoc is

Cua Lo Beach, which stretches over 10km, is one of the most beautiful beaches in North Vietnam with its white sand and clear blue water. Reaching Cua Lo, tourists in Vietnam travel are lured with the picturesque beauty of its natural and primitive landscape.

Situated in Nghe An Province, on the shore of the East Sea with the Cua Lo estuary in the north and the Cua Hoi estuary in the south, Cua Lo Beach is one of the nicest beaches in North Vietnam with its white sand and clear blue water.

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"Do Son-The Call of the Sea" festival was launched in Haiphong city on April 30 as part of the National Tourism Year 2013 in the Red River Delta.

A wide range of activities will be held, including a golf tournament with the participation of more than 100 golfers, an imperial boat race, a fishing contest and a trade fair to introduce sea products.

To prepare for the week-long festival, Do Son district has paid great attention to improving the quality of human resources through opening training cour

Costa Rica es un país reconocido en el ámbito internacional por la sostenibilidad. Con el objetivo de ser una economía carbono neutral en el 2021, esta nación toma las riendas del liderazgo latinoamericano en desarrollo verde. No obstante, las buenas intenciones no serán efectivas en tanto no se desplieguen medidas progresistas en varios sectores, como la vivienda y la construcción.

Tiquicia no es ajena a la arquitectura sostenible. Existen en la actualidad proyectos de esta naturaleza a lo largo

We like to consider Playa  Nosara, Guanacaste as our surf paradise
and one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets – a hidden paradise with no
paved roads to lead you directly to this destination. As one of the 6 Blue Zones
in the world, the community at Playa  Nosara is characterized by a
population that believes in maintaining active lifestyles, fostering low
stress environments, natural diets and spending lots of quality time
with friends and family.
Playa  Nosara has a tranquil atmosphere for touri

From San Jose, drive west to the Pacific Coast port town of Puntarenas and take the car ferry to Paquera. Be sure not to take the ferry to Playa Naranjo. Once off the ferry in Paquera, follow the signs for Cobano and Mal Pais, passing through the town of Tambor; watch for road signs as the route is clearly marked. Once in Cobano, drive straight through town and turn left after 1 kilometer, proceeding toward Mal Pais. You will now be driving on a dirt road. After 8 km (30 min), you will arrive at

Guatemala is a country that is unique not only for the extraordinary beauty of the countryside, but also for the vibrant soul in the character of the people. Home to a population of 12 million, there is an exquisite cultural mix of 22 Maya ethnic groups. A hot coastal climate is perfectly balanced with a temperate climate in the highlands. Guatemala is a county of contrasts, emotion and adventure. The country’s natural and cultural treasures are even further enhanced by the fabled warmth of Guat

French influence in Hanoi has left its mark in many ways; in the city’s architecture, its parks and gardens, and in its cuisine. Café culture has been embraced whole-heartedly and is now an inherent part of daily life, fuelled by a love of coffee (café) and burgeoning domestic production.

Hanoi Imperial Hotel would like to recommend you some popular coffee shops in Hanoi:

1. Café Pho Co: 11 Hang Gai str-Tel:04 3928 8153; 7am-10pm

Tucked away at the back of 11 Hang gai Street, this multi-tiered café wa

Coming to Binh Thuan, you should visit Co Thach tourist area which is very famous for Hang pagoda, and stunning seven-colour rocks.

Like other beaches in Binh Thuan, Co Thach beach attracts tourists with colorful rocks. the rocks are pushed from the bottom of the sea and rise to the water surface. The rocks have many shapes and sizes.

The rocks were formed hundreds years ago. It is 0.9 kilometers in length and 200-300 meters in width with the reserves of 243,900 cubic meters. Tourists are impressi

Dalat has become a famous tourist city with Love Valley, Lang Biang Plateau, etc for a long time.

Truc Lam Zen Monastery

Located near to Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam Zen monastery is 5 kilometers away from Da Lat City. It is the biggest Zen monastery in Vietnam with solemn architecture.

Zen Monastery is a place for many monks to study Buddhism and for domestic and foreign researchers to study about meditation. In addition, it attracts a lot of visitors. Coming to Truc Lam Zen Monastery, tourists can co

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Veragua Rainforest Research & Adventure is located less than 1 hour away from the Port of Limón and 2 ½ hours from San José!

Veragua Rainforest is located in Brisas de Veragua, 12 km south from the Liverpool entrance on the highway to Limón.

There’s a lot to be said for Southern hospitality. There’s much more to be said experiencing it for yourself. I was very fortunate to do just that in a five-day trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia. For a traveling wine aficionado and foodie like me, this has got to be one of my top three trips this year. It’s quite clear that Southern hospitality focuses heavily on food and the role it plays in daily life and social interaction. Add some great wines, amazing beaches and fun activities… and Voila!

Santa Teresa Beach is custom-built for fun. You have the perfect combination of relaxing beaches, exciting tropical rainforest and luxurious accommodations and spas. White sand beaches, lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets set an amazing stage for your romantic holiday.

Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat, is a winner of the 2012 Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award. Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate boutique hotel right on the water with luxury two-story villas built around a fre

What are you doing for your summer vacation?

What about a beach holiday in the tropics? Sun, sand, surf … Costa Rica is at the top of all popular travel sites this year. Warm water, abundant sunshine, palm trees, balmy temperatures, friendly people, and lots of great places to stay and things to do. This year, try an active surfing vacation in tropical Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is the third most popular destination for surfing after Hawaii and Indonesia. With 762 miles of coastlines spread along the

When I used to guide nature tours in Costa Rica, people would always ask me, “Are we going to see monkeys (or a sloth, toucan, etc.)?” I would always respond, “Well, it’s possible, but not guaranteed; it’s not like we put the animals out in their positions in the morning!”

When we talk about the Curú Wildlife Refuge, however, it actually almost is guaranteed to see a wide variety of wildlife. The Curú Wildlife Refuge protects tropical dry forests, beach, and mangrove estuaries and rivers on Costa

por Cristóbal Ramírez

Adiós a las tapas grasientas. Adiós al bar de fritanga donde ponen raciones a precios baratos pero da un no sé qué la decoración, el San Pancracio con el perejil y la dudosa limpieza. Adiós a la ensaladilla rusa, los torreznos y las patatas bravas encharcadas. La gastronomía española vive una doble velocidad: mientras los grandes cocineros como Ferran Adrià se convierten en dioses y conquistan el globo, los típicos bares de batalla siguen estando ahí, sin reinventarse, con b

Speaking of travel, I would like to talk about a wonderful trip in Sanya city, southernmost part China.

To be honest with you, the city I went was recommended by a friend of mine. In fact, I felt pretty good for this trip after back and checked those photos I took at attractions. Meanwhile, I hope that somebody could have a trip to the place where so many fantasy things you will experience. Such as , Rianforest、yacht, and water sports.

To begin with, let’s enjoys what some interesting things at th