The University of Delaware boasts a great deal of art—murals, sculptures and installations. Much of it has been inspired, ...

Jardim Botânico is ranked #3 out of 17 things to do in Rio de Janeiro. See pictures and our review of Jardim Botânico.

Many of the Francophiles among you have probably attended several of the events presented as part of this year’s Le French ...

A tiny insect called a midge spreads the disease, and the earliest known case dates back to 1955 in a forest worker near a ...

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment.

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has issued a decree to regulate the city’s 30 miles of coastline. Many residents fear it will ...

Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts — the rich and the poor, urban development and nature, a dream and a nightmare, old and new. There’s a lot to like and dislike.

Brazilian Catholic worshippers created an eco-friendly carpet from recycled plastic caps in front of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, advocating for environmental protection before ...