Monthly Archives: May 2010
Fly Favorites: May 2010
This phat-ass image by ESCOBAS. See who’s artistically reppin’ your hood at Cit/ID. A Brother in Sweden profiles the Noo Awlins Indians (thas hah we say it in Flawda). Der Spiegel highlights “May Day Riot Tourism in Berlin” while the … Continue reading
From the AV Room: Brazil in Black and White
A Brazilian airline’s image of Brazilians: A Korean airline’s image of Brazilians: Just sayin’. Fly Brother welcomes your views. If this post hit the spot, please comment and/or click.
Posted in airlines, Brazil, Latin America, race, South America, videos
Tagged airlines, Brazil, Latin America, race, South America, videos
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An Afternoon in Brasília -or- Why I’m Gettin’ A Car With My Next Paycheck
Like Florida and California and any other sun-shiney place that boomed in the 50s and 60s, Brasília’s spread way, way out. So an afternoon of running errands without your own private vehicle just might look like this: 12:00pm – You … Continue reading
Posted in Brasília, Brazil, Fly Brother Tales, South America, writing
Tagged Brasília, Brazil, Fly Brother Tales, South America, writing
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Global Juke Joint: Mama Used to Say
Afro-Belgian musical group Zap Mama has effused pan-African rhythm and flow for the last 20 years, badooing and doowapping on politics and partying in English, French, and Bantu. Started by the striking Congolese-born, Belgian-bred Marie Daulne, and using their voices … Continue reading
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Tagged Global Juke Joint, Travlin' Music, videos
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5 is Never Enough
Many Americans might think the question of how many continents exist on Earth should be settled (of course, the demotion of Pluto as a planet a few years back ought to remind everybody that even “established” facts can change). But … Continue reading
Posted in Language, Latin America, North America, South America, writing
Tagged Language, Latin America, North America, South America, writing
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Fly Brother Podcast – Season 1, Episode 9: Multilingual Swagger
In this episode of the Fly Brother Podcast: The Fun and Frustration of Learning Other Languages Playlist: 1. “A Ring” – Towa Tei 2. “Plekete” – Zap Mama 3. “Chica Chica Boom Chic” – Bebel Gilberto & Carlinhos Brown Links … Continue reading
Fly Brother Interview on Jay Travels
Atlanta-based fly blogger and brother Jay interviewed me a few weeks ago for his international travel site, Jay Travels. The resulting madness went live this Tuesday, featuring my musings on Greenland, Mickey Ds, and prostitutes. Here’s an excerpt: Have you … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Brother Tales, getting fly, interviews
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Executive Decisions -or- Sometimes, It’s Okay to Pass
For those of us averse to a sedentary, monotonous lifestyle, there often comes a point when we have to make executive decisions regarding our time, our resources, our needs, and our wants. I’m both extremely sociable and intellectually inquisitive, so … Continue reading
Vintage Travel Posters (VTP): Rio
This is the first of a new monthly series of eye candy at Fly Brother, imaginatively named VTP (short for Vintage Travel Posters). We’ll see how travel companies and bureaus have been enticing people off the couch since international leisure … Continue reading
Posted in airlines, Brazil, Latin America, Rio de Janeiro, South America, VTP
Tagged airlines, Brazil, Latin America, Rio de Janeiro, South America, VTP
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Airline Geekery: Mergers and Marketing in Latin America
While the press and traveling public gawk at the news of merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, another move towards industry consolidation is taking place south of the border. Last month, Brazil’s OceanAir (yes, in English), started a few … Continue reading
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