Zika fears could mean local tours, car rentals and event reservations could all take a hit. And that could be a scary epidemic for the tourism industry indeed.

His sound — a thick voice brightened by poppy brass — has been compared to Sly and the Family Stone, Wilson Pickett, even James Brown. Rolling Stone called him the greatest voice in the history of Brazilian music. Link

AirPnP is just one example of a new generation of businesses in New Orleans designed to help revelers save time, plan ahead, and maximize their party-going efficiency.

If we’re going to sacrifice an animal for human consumption, then at least we could try to eliminate waste....

In this small town of Nazaré da Mata, located outside the northeastern Brazilian capital of Recife, a spectacular event occurs each Carnaval — though virtually no tourists see it. It’s perhaps the most off-the-beaten-path Carnaval around.