……commentary from the road
Off the "beaten path", the Cidade Baixa area in Porto Alegre is an unexpected little “Bohemia” in southern Brasil. An original section of the city and home to a major university, the neighborhood has cleverly combined history, art, and culture. Without the annoying tourist façade, the area reflects the lifestyle of young and old Brasilians with an... Continue Reading →
Reconnecting with the In-Laws after a 10-year absence, which means a trip to “Alcobaça”. Alcobaça is a small fishing village on the southern coast of Bahia where my wife’s family has had a history for years. I first went there in 1987, and not much has changed since then. Brazil is famous for its beaches... Continue Reading →
Opinions Meet these brave Americans in Syria A member of the U.S. forces stands guard during a meeting in the town of Tabqa, Syria. (Delil Souleiman/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) Opinion by David Ignatius Columnist July 3, 2017 TABQA, Syria For this Independence Day, at a moment when the tone of our political life would probably... Continue Reading →
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