Driving in downtown Rio de Janeiro the other day, I had to slam on the brakes as a sequined carnival reveler wearing a Speedo and fishnet stockings danced across the thoroughfare. His companion, in ...

Dealing with unclaimed commissionsHere are some steps a host must take to match an unclaimed commission check to an independent contractor. What's on my mind for 2026: Amsterdam's river cruise ...

Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian city pulsating with Afro-Brazilian culture, beckons travelers seeking an authentic experience. Rio has something for every partygoer. In addition to its cultural gems, ...

Are advisors the 'agents' of cruise lines, clients, or both?You can be a dual agent if you can act for both parties to the transaction -- the buyer and the seller. Contrary to popular... I asked river ...

Activists held a demonstration Tuesday in downtown Rio de Janeiro to remember the victims of Brazil’s military government, marking the anniversary of the 1964 military coup. Activists gather in Rio to ...