Wallpaper Magazine has issued its Fab 40 featuring 40 reasons to stay (or head to Brazil). They did lists for 10 different areas of which Canada was another. Of particular interest to me on the Brazilian side were a bunch of places and things I've never heard of, there's always more to experience and see in this country, it's more than just the corcovado, sugarloaf and the foz... click here for the list.
My mom sent me this article which is about Stockwell Day's time in Brazil recently. Funny enough, he met with Mr. DRL on one of his trips. The article doesn't say much, but here it is anyway.
An article I'm sure that would be dear to Mr. DRL's heart... further complications to the already atrocious to navigate taxation in Brazil. This article focuses on a new 2% tax on foreign investment in Brazil. Article here, from the Wall Street Journal.
Inhotim. Fabulous. I was in Belo Horizonte for 6 months and went 3 times. I forget exactly but the name means something like "rural person." Please correct me someone.
I saw a Segway there for the first time, used by staff. Fitting for this place. The design of everything from the signage to the stationary to the bathrooms to the paths is so beautifully done.
I heard a sound installation by Canadian Janet Cardiff there and my friend cried when she heard it. Then I came home and discovered my town has one by this artist too! You have to travel to discover your own surroundings!
Posted by: Lisa | November 21, 2009 at 12:47 AM