Ahhhh…the romance of the “Seven Seas”! The term “Seven Seas”, dating back to medieval times, referred to all of the world’s oceans. Since the 19th century, the term has been taken to include the Arctic, Antarctic, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific and Indian Oceans. By the end of...
BY JANET STEINBERG Meeting and mingling with local folks brings new meaning to travel. Viewing a destination through the eyes of the locals adds another dimension to any trip. Through such enriching experiences I was able to get a better knowledge and understanding about the food, religion, music, clothing, and history in...
BY JANET STEINBERG Manaus is the premier port city put on the map by the landed aristocracy in the 1800s. At that time it was one of the richest cities in the world. For many years Manaus, carved out of the very heart of the Amazonian wilderness, was a...
“Emotion has a name: Brazil.” -Pele The Amazon River! O Rio Mar! The River Sea! The world's largest river, that fires the imagination of all who dare to dream, dominates the land and the people who come in contact with it. The muddy and mysterious Amazon is a majestic presence. To...