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17 years ago @ Matador Pulse - President of Guinea-Bi... · 0 replies · +1 points

This article sheds some more light on an assassination that has rocked the Portuguese-speaking world. Will some people mourn Nino Vieira? I'm sure. But there are also many that won't be losing much sleep over the death of what they consider to have been a very unpopular leader.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7918792.stm

http://angonoticias.com/full_headlines_.php?id=22... (In portuguese)

There is a saying in Portuguese and I'm sure other languages: Quem pelo ferro mata, pelo ferro morre. Roughly translated it means, those who kill by the sword, die by the sword. That seems to be the sentiment in various Portuguese speaking newsites around the web.

Guinea Bissau is one of the world's failing states and unfortunately this death confirms it. Hopefully Guineans will be able to put this behind them and move on, but they definitely have their work cut out.

17 years ago @ Matador Trips - Portugal: Exploring Be... · 0 replies · +1 points

Julie, the quintessential Portuguese read is "Os Lusíadas", written by Luis de Camões, Portugal’s greatest poet and one of its favorite citizens. It was written back in 1572 and glorifies Portugal's voyages of exploration. Another well known example of Portuguese literature is the novel "O Crime do Padre Amaro" by Eça de Queiroz. It has been made into a Mexican film starring Gael Garcia Bernal, and a Portuguese film which became its most successful yet (commercially).

My favorite form of armchair travel is the musical variety, and I would recommend Madredeus. Check out the tracks "Haja o que Houver", "O Éclipse", and "Moro em Lisboa"

17 years ago @ Matador Trips - Portugal: Exploring Be... · 0 replies · +1 points

Haha Ivana, I heard about Obama's choice as well, and I had to google it to know what a portuguese waterdog looks like. I haven't yet been to Sagres but my brother has and loved it, even though he doesn't surf.

17 years ago @ Matador Trips - Portugal: Exploring Be... · 0 replies · +1 points

Many thanks for the feeback. Julie, I'm glad Sintra was such a good time for you, and am happy that you stayed at a pousada. Aren't they amazing?!
Hal, please book the next available flight to Portugal, I dunno what you're waiting for either. And thanks for the luck because I really do think I need it!
t3mujin, I actually visited Piodao when I was a child. It was breathtaking but I felt that I didn't fully appreciate it back then. We had lunch there and felt like we were in the world's most remote village. Thanks for the links man.

17 years ago @ Matador Life - How to Get Started Man... · 0 replies · +1 points

Timely advice William, especially since I have to finance my traveling addiction...

17 years ago @ Matador Pulse - 6 Reasons Why the Mich... · 1 reply · +1 points

Haha the funny thing is, Phelps has actually been arrested before for drinking and driving, but no cared. But print a photo of him ripping a bong, and O MY GOD!!!!! HE GOT HIGH!!!!!! Drinking and driving kills people. Weed makes you eat cheerios.

So basically, Kelloggs is saying, "Kids, its ok to drink and drive and maybe kill someone. BUT DONT YOU DARE SMOKE WEED..!

17 years ago @ Matador Pulse - What's going on in... ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Maybe the article below is a sign that things might change for the better. I long for the day that the powers that be will realize that the war on drugs probably kill more people directly and indirectly that the actual drugs do.

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN...

17 years ago @ Brave New Traveler - When Does Budget Trave... · 1 reply · +1 points

Good point. I think having an argument about whether or not taking a cab is ethical or makes you a lesser human being is absurd. I mean, really? Some of the most intriguing, informative, or just funny conversations I've had in another country have been with a cab driver. I love finding out where they're from, their craziest clients, how they got to where they are, etc. Some of them have great stories. What's the fuss?!

17 years ago @ Travelers Notebook - How to Plan a Round-th... · 0 replies · +1 points

Oh man. This is definitely something I want to try in my lifetime. Iv always been fascinated with the idea of traveling by ship, and have spent many an hour on the bus as well. Reading ideas like the ones presented here, and reading about people who are actually doing it, makes it more attainable and not just a fantasy.

The thing is, I'm still a sucker for air travel. I love airports, airplane, the thrill of being airborne, the glamor of commercial airlines. I feel like it's the first contact you get with the culture of the place you are flying to. Security lines at airports don't phase me, and neither do my coach class seats. I guess I might be part of a dying breed..

17 years ago @ Matador Nights - 10 Most Influential Mu... · 0 replies · +1 points

Music and traveling go sooo well together. The right music at the appropriate place can definitely enhance the experience of any trip, and I think music is the most powerful window into a particular culture. For example, a trip to Portugal is only complete with listening to music from Madredeus. Iceland would only make sense with Sigur Ros. I have music from the majority of the artists in this article, but not from Bajofondo and Johansen. And as luck would have it, im studying abroad in Buenos Aires next semester. Jackpot. They were a great find.

And David, you should check out Federico Aubele and Natalia Clavier, who are also Argentinian (and married) and signed to Thievery Corporation's Eighteenth St Lounge label. And since we are talking about Thievery, I think they are the ultimate global music ensemble. Their eclectic music encompass anything from bossa nova to afrobeat to jazz to funk to reggae...I feel like they would be the perfect fit for this article. They are phenomenal live as well, since they bring with them singers from all reaches of the globe.

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