Archive for July, 2009

Living in the ‘real’ Rio de Janeiro

Friday, July 31, 2009, 9:10
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While Brazil's slums have a reputation for being plagued with violent crime, there are notable exceptions, as guests of the Pousada Favelinha hostel, located in Rio's Pereira da Silva favela, will discover. Full story

Slum tourism: Visiting the ‘real’ Jakarta

Thursday, July 30, 2009, 7:47
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It's a side of Jakarta that few foreigners ever see -- sweltering tofu factories, dwellings made of plastic tarp and wood, and locals getting by. One tour company gives visitors the chance to see the "real" capital. Full story

Delicious dishes from around the globe

Thursday, July 30, 2009, 7:47
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Plane in emergency landing at London’s Gatwick

Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 6:58
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London's Gatwick Airport was briefly closed Friday after a jet made an emergency landing, officials said. Full story

Stories of Israel inspire iReporters

Thursday, July 23, 2009, 17:26
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Israel leaves a deep impression on visitors. "Whether it's a day at the beach on the Mediterranean, visiting ancient ruins, or just meeting the locals, you are sure to go home with more than you came with ... namely a change of heart," said iReporter James Cheatham. Full story

One of Europe’s great travel secrets

Thursday, July 23, 2009, 17:26
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Six hundred years ago, Brussels was just a nice place to stop and buy a waffle on the way to France. Today, it's a city of 1.8 million, the capital of Belgium, the headquarters of NATO and the political center of the European Union. It may be easy to skip as you zip from Amsterdam to Paris by train, but its rich brew of food ... Full story

Stockholm’s noble past and present

Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 2:52
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With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new. Full story

Airlines stop swine flu victims flying

Monday, July 20, 2009, 12:47
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British airlines have put into effect measures to stop people with swine flu boarding flights in a bid to prevent the virus from spreading further. Full story

Pioneering firms aim to sell space flights

Friday, July 17, 2009, 7:22
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On the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission, the privatization of space travel is underway. Some companies hope to sell suborbital flights -- to the edges of space -- within the next few years. Full story

Snapshots: Ancient Pompeii, Naples

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 6:37
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Our iReporters capture highlights of their trips to the Italian city of Naples and the ancient ruins of Pompeii, which was buried and preserved in time by an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Full story