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July 30th, 2010 - 6:00 pm § in Around Town, Country, Culture, Day in the Life, Peru, Volunteer

Day in the Life: Fuegos Artificiales

Most people enjoy fireworks. Not only are they a great example of light traveling faster than sound but they also symbolize fiestas. However, the fuegos artificiales in Cusco are a little different. Rather than being used to signify the beginning of a party, they are instead used to disrupt sleeping[...]

December 29th, 2009 - 2:08 pm § in Around Town, Brazil, Culture, Day in the Life, News

Day in the Life: MENGO! MENGO! MENGO, PORRA! !

A few Sundays ago, Flamengo, arguably the most popular soccer team in Rio, won the Brazilian Championship for the first time in 17 years. Achieving their sixth national title in a 2-1 win over Grêmio in a crowded Maracanã stadium, the 38th edition of the championship “came to an end with enough [...]





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