
Snaps – September 2013
At the end of each month, we’ll post about a dozen quick snapshots of things that caught our eyes but that we haven’t previously mentioned here. September’s selection is below; clicking on each image should bring up a larger version. You can find our snaps from July and August by clicking here, and many other...

In Porto Alegre
The approach to Porto Alegre was not a journey we were anticipating with any great relish. The major roads, we were told, grow filthy with trucks as you near the city, while staying off the main arteries would force us through neighbourhoods we’d do well to avoid. A little research, though, revealed an alternative, a...