Tampa = Curitiba
By Rick T. Parnell The following is a true account of how a guy from Tampa, Florida ended up here in Curitiba. It began in 1997 when I was living in Tampa and met a Brazilian woman, Cleria, who worked in the same building as I did. Our eyes met several times before we dared to speak. One day a mutual smile and eye contact appeared in harmonic More...
We Can’t All Be Wonder Woman
By Daniela Matheus I’m always dueling between the pleasures and the challenges all women face every day, and I believe one of the great challenges is multitasking. Women are very proud, and of course I think More...
Spanish Master Goya at MON
By Marc Breyer Tourists and residents of Curitiba have the opportunity to see a unique exhibition currently at MON (Museu Oscar Niemeyer): “Os Caprichos de Goya”. On my viewing of the exhibit, I found it More...
New Year’s Worries
By B. Michael Rubin I’m worried about Brazil. It’s not the political scandals that have ousted seven ministers from Dilma’s Cabinet in her first year in office. Corruption is so widespread among More...
Happy Christmas
December 8 marks the day 31 years ago that John Lennon died. In honor of his memory, the editors are posting this article, which was written previously by the founder of CIE, Nelson Santos. ***** On More...
21st CENTURY THANKSGIVING
By B. Michael Rubin Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays of the year in the US. Nearly every American is given a 4-day weekend to travel long distances to reunite with family. Thanksgiving always occurs on More...
Luxury Train in Paraná Offers Champagne
In the coach of the Luxury Train, paintings depict the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest On the outside it’s a normal train, 19 meters long, 2.8 meters wide and 4 meters tall, shining silver, with round More...
Curitiba: Your Best Winter Destination
By Silvia Oliveira There is no way to disagree: the winter – with its chilly nights – can indeed be discouraging. What many want is to stay at home, under the duvet, watching a film and eating popcorn. More...
Everything is New
By B. Michael Rubin For anyone who has traveled to a foreign country, you will understand exactly what it means to say, “Everything is new.” It is comparable to discovering a new color, or walking on the moon. The More...
Teffé Street: Curitiba’s First Footwear Neighborhood
It is almost a tourist attraction. However, it goes unnoticed by many who come to visit the state capital or even by those who live here. Teffé Street is a shopping street located in the Bom Retiro neighbourhood, More...