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Votantes do Flavio com FOMO do EXERCITO DO LULA

Votantes do Flavio com FOMO do EXERCITO DO LULA

MOTIVOS PRA VOTAR LULA13? Bora Lula 13! Venha com a gente!!! O segundo turno tambem pode ser seu! VIRADAEPICA LULAVAIVIRAR MEMES LULA13 Voce votou Flavio no primeiro turno e ta con FOMO venha com a gente! #Lula13 voce tera uma turma de 10 milhoes, farmacia popular, prouni, minha casa minha vida e malandro fora do […]
22 October, 2026
Flávio Bolsonaro defendeu policial acusado de matar Ana Clara Machado, menina de 5 anos

Flávio Bolsonaro defendeu policial acusado de matar Ana Clara Machado, menina de 5 anos

Trajetória do senador inclui voto contra restrição de armas a policiais denunciados por violência doméstica e condecorações a homens posteriormente associados a milícias. O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), candidato à Presidência, reúne em sua trajetória a defesa judicial de policiais acusados de homicídio, homenagens a agentes investigados e posições contrárias a medidas de controle das […]
19 October, 2026
Surviving AI Contamination

Surviving AI Contamination

Will Our Writing Survive AI? Surviving AI Contamination Substack post from @islandsofthefuture, the Substack I started for my novel in progress. I feel I am being contaminated by AI. Two years ago, I was hired to train it for one of the top tech companies in the world. They didn’t offer much, but I said […]
14 October, 2026
Query Literary Agents Behind The Hottest Books of The Year+

Query Literary Agents Behind The Hottest Books of The Year+

Transcription, The Copywriter, Yesteryear, Villa Coco, Fixer Chao, I Made You Up Inside My Head, Food Person, Go Gentle, and more I always save information about agents and publishers, especially now that I am closer to finishing my novel. I love books that have strong plots, but if the prose is not fantastic, if the […]
4 September, 2026
Free+ European Residencies for Writers 2026

Free+ European Residencies for Writers 2026

A writing residency can give you a room of your own, and hopefully a desk with a view, providing a temporary escape from the madding crowd. Most writers, especially the ones who actually devote time to their craft, are not rich. So, why are residencies so incredibly pricey sometimes? Well, it’s a market economy. There […]
19 June, 2026
El anhelo de un beso

El anhelo de un beso

El anhelo de un beso Yo tendría unos 6 o 7 años, un cumpleaños en mi casa. Me acuerdo que tenía puesto un enterito verde muy oscuro. En esa época todas gustábamos de Vartán, hoy uno de mis mejores amigos. En un momento de ese cumple que era en mi casa, pero no recuerdo si […]
12 March, 2026
Eight nights a week – Enjoying Montevideo´s Overflow of Musical Talent

Eight nights a week – Enjoying Montevideo´s Overflow of Musical Talent

If you try to keep with all the fabulous music Montevideo has to offer, you probably won´t get any sleep. A chronicle of my 8-night week.
20 May, 2016
10 OKCupid Messages From Men that Almost Sent Me to a Nunnery

10 OKCupid Messages From Men that Almost Sent Me to a Nunnery

joined OKCupid a year ago, basically to remind myself that after breaking up with a great love, there could still be hope to find that perfect someone again. But I wasn´t ready for this.
6 May, 2016
Between plastic waste and polluted tap water – Post World Water Day Reflections

Between plastic waste and polluted tap water – Post World Water Day Reflections

This article was not published by the outlet that it was originally meant for. Probably because it tells some truths that few Americans want to hear.
6 April, 2016
Top 10 New and Returning TV Shows to Watch in 2016

Top 10 New and Returning TV Shows to Watch in 2016

The best shows to binge on in 2016, starting by the fabulous "The NIght Manager"
3 April, 2016
En el país de las melodías inolvidables (Chapital-Ibarburu en Sala Zitarrosa)

En el país de las melodías inolvidables (Chapital-Ibarburu en Sala Zitarrosa)

Comunión de guitarristas y compositores extraordinarios. El show de Ibarburu-Chapital en Sala Zitarrosa fue un trance inolvidable
22 March, 2016
Uruguayan Candombe

Uruguayan Candombe

Bilingual poems about candombe, the true essence of Uruguayan music   Candombe blues (Montevideo, 24 de Agosto, 2012) Hay una melancolía salvaje en el candombe un trance que deshace lo que pasó todo es ahora todo es tambor   Lo sagrado (Montevideo, 24 de Agosto, 2012)Las manos del Lobo en el tambor   La mort de […]
17 February, 2016
Sedona´s Inner Landscapes

Sedona´s Inner Landscapes

Some trips take longer to process, to really find within ourselves what it is we went looking for there, REALLY, as opposed to what we set out to achieve. I took several as yet unreported trips in 2015, and perhaps the most unreported one among them was my sejour in breathtaking Sedona. There were many peculiarities […]
1 February, 2016
Best Montevideo Restaurants – LUCCA Affordable Gourmet

Best Montevideo Restaurants – LUCCA Affordable Gourmet

After having lunch there one lovely Saturday afternoon, I can say that it was probably the best culinary experience I have had at a restaurant in Montevideo.
3 November, 2015
5-star hotels are not all they are cracked up to be – Reflections from Sheraton Colonia, Uruguay

5-star hotels are not all they are cracked up to be – Reflections from Sheraton Colonia, Uruguay

5-star hotel is a trap fake weather fake landscapes painted on lifeproof windows
26 September, 2015
Summer in Uruguay – A Pleasure Photo Blog

Summer in Uruguay – A Pleasure Photo Blog

Uruguay blooms in the summer. It is the time of pleasure, nature, love, sunshine, and beauty. This summer in particular has been especially beautiful, with scarce clouds and generally agreeable temperatures.
25 February, 2015
In Hillbilly heaven; a taste of the thriving Louisville Cuisine

In Hillbilly heaven; a taste of the thriving Louisville Cuisine

Thanks its vibrant community of entrepreneurial immigrants, Louisville is becoming a foodie´s paradise with surprisingly convenient prices. Photo gallery of top restaurants and dishes
1 November, 2014
Business traveler: How to choose the best Mileage and Travel Rewards program

Business traveler: How to choose the best Mileage and Travel Rewards program

Tips for choosing the best travel rewards program
28 September, 2014
Zurich in a day – How to make the best of your Zurich layover

Zurich in a day – How to make the best of your Zurich layover

Art, museums, shopping, dining, castle-spotting, swimming; how I made the best of a Zurich layover
24 September, 2014
Amazing Berlin – Photo-blog

Amazing Berlin – Photo-blog

Some impressions about my stay in Berlin and a few images as an advance on blogs I will write when I stay put for a while.
19 August, 2014
Summer in Berlin

Summer in Berlin

Two nights ago, I had a dream about Siegessäule, the magnificent monument made famous by Wim Wenders` Himmel über Berlin (Wings of desire) and Bono´s music clip for one of the song´s in the sequel´s soundtrack. The only difference between this and the previous times this icon has captured my imagination is that this time […]
23 June, 2014
Traveling with my own portable wireless – TEP device Review

Traveling with my own portable wireless – TEP device Review

I´m sitting at a Starbucks in San Francisco before a reading on Mission street. I came in because I needed to check the exact address of the place of the reading online. For the third time during my trip (Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco), I got my drink/food, sat down, opened my […]
12 May, 2014
Amazing Budget London B&Bs and Private Rooms for Under $200

Amazing Budget London B&Bs and Private Rooms for Under $200

Some of my LA friends are in London right now. They are there for only a short period, and thus, decided to go for some posh hotel. As I am planning my next trip to Europe, I started thinking about all the opportunities I had to go to London when I lived in Spain or […]
27 April, 2014
Planning a Visit to Serengeti National Park – The Ultimate Safari Adventure

Planning a Visit to Serengeti National Park – The Ultimate Safari Adventure

Serengeti National Park is a kind of holy grail for all African safari enthusiasts. The park´s open plains are home to a fantastical array of wild species, from friendly zebra to imposing predators like leopards and lions. This is probably the greatest place in the world to witness wildlife in all its majesty and intensity. […]
26 April, 2014
Top 10 Restaurant Menu Gems You Must Try in Vegas

Top 10 Restaurant Menu Gems You Must Try in Vegas

Being in LA, it is impossible not to think about Vegas. Everyone you meet either just came from Vegas, is reminiscing about their last trip or planning a new gambling, dining, and partying escapade. Of course, the hype is more than justified. The neon town rising out of the Nevada desert is rich in opportunities for travel […]
22 April, 2014
KESSAB

KESSAB

Don´t show me the coffins of children with that deafening orchestral scoring My sadness doesn´t need a soundtrack What do you want from me masters of montage and emotional chord strikes Don´t let me hear the Armenian tongue of my school days from the mouths of children displaced bombed their lives forever raped the familiar […]
28 March, 2014
Finding a Car for that Perfect, Unforgettable Road Trip

Finding a Car for that Perfect, Unforgettable Road Trip

I don´t like cars. One of my least favorite things about Seattle is having to get in a car to go almost anywhere. I don´t like traffic, I don´t like being inside a metallic box instead of being out in the open field. However, I love road trips. I love that feeling of being on […]
12 March, 2014
If you wanted to see the best sunrise in Britain, where would you go?

If you wanted to see the best sunrise in Britain, where would you go?

Britain´s scenic coastline can be a marvelous place to contemplate the beauty of the rising sun. Though the British Islands are better known for mysterious fogs and ubiquitous rains, when the sun does rise in all it´s splendour, I hope you will find yourself at one of these locations. A perfect sunrise is an elusive […]
21 February, 2014
Leaving Summerland – Montevideo-Seattle and beyond

Leaving Summerland – Montevideo-Seattle and beyond

When people heard I was coming to Seattle, some of my Uruguayan friends mentioned the music scene, but everyone mentioned the rain. I am going to disappoint all of them by saying that the music scene here is nothing to write home about, and neither is the rain
4 February, 2014
Hayley Jane: A rising star

Hayley Jane: A rising star

Ever since the Beatles first landed in America, British musicians have been trying to make it in the US with varying degrees of success. Born into a family of British musicians, Hayley Jane had many options before her when she decided to study at Boston’s Berklee College of Music , arguably one of the world’s […]
14 January, 2014
Fascinating Ecuador – Top 5 Attractions

Fascinating Ecuador – Top 5 Attractions

La Compañía Though no one would look back on the last few centuries and declare South America’s history of colonialism to have been a great success or all around good idea, it did produce some architectural marvels that we can still appreciate. In the heard of Quito stands the Church of the Society of Jesus, […]
17 December, 2013
How To Visit Stockholm On A Budget

How To Visit Stockholm On A Budget

Stockholm is one of the top capitals of Europe, but it has a reputation for being rather expensive for travelers. While some tourists can afford to stay in luxury at the greatest hotels the world has to offer, dine in the top five star restaurants every night, and splurge on costly tours, regular mortals often […]
14 November, 2013
Everybody wants to move to Uruguay, but not everyone should…

Everybody wants to move to Uruguay, but not everyone should…

One thing I know for sure is this: wherever LIFE is happening, it´s never happening at a 4-star hotel. You can add as many stars as you like; it ain´t gonna happen.
5 November, 2013
Top Ten Free and Affordable Attractions for Students in London

Top Ten Free and Affordable Attractions for Students in London

Although the capital is known for being an expensive place to live, there is always a variety of activities going on so you will never get bored, even if you are on a student´s budget.
21 October, 2013
5 Unforgettable sights from South Island, New Zealand

5 Unforgettable sights from South Island, New Zealand

Sunny beaches and snowy peaks Anyone with a passion for the great outdoors will enjoy New Zealand´s South Island. Whether skiing at the top of the Southern Alps or exploring the fiords, relaxing on golden sand beaches or hiking through the forests, any visitor can get a feel of this quintessential Maori territory by experiencing […]
25 September, 2013
Hiking to the top of Mount Rainier, Washington state

Hiking to the top of Mount Rainier, Washington state

I was never much of a mountain climber, but Mount Rainier is worth every second you might be lucky enough to spend in the vicinity of its otherworldly perfection
14 September, 2013
The Ultimate Bucket List – From frozen waterfalls to Mars-walking

The Ultimate Bucket List – From frozen waterfalls to Mars-walking

Seven exotic destinations that will captivate anyone with a desire to visit the road less traveled: Petra, the Amazon, Macchu Picchu, Antelope Canyon, the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, and Bora Bora.
23 August, 2013
The magic of Cruising – P&O and Carnival compared

The magic of Cruising – P&O and Carnival compared

Guest post by Christian Fattoruso on the magic of cruising, featuring a comparison between two affordable cruise lines.
1 August, 2013
A journey through Spain´s Wondrous Natural Parks and Zoos

A journey through Spain´s Wondrous Natural Parks and Zoos

Exotic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Spain´s natural parks and zoos
16 July, 2013
A taste of the world with Anthony Bourdain

A taste of the world with Anthony Bourdain

What sets apart a good travel show from a mediocre one is not the destination or the high definition of the images: it is the host.
15 July, 2013
Grecian Bliss

Grecian Bliss

When you think of Greece, you think of crystal blue neon waters, breathtaking ruins, white-washed villages trickling down mountainsides...
13 July, 2013
FAM – Film Festival magic in Florianopolis

FAM – Film Festival magic in Florianopolis

Film festivals are magical sometimes, and this is the case with FAM in the island of Florianopolis, in the South of Brazil. Island people are usually special, they love to enjoy life, they like to be outdoors and live life to the fullest, and Florianopolians are no exception to the rule.
9 July, 2013
South African Casinos – Vintage Glamour with a Taste of the Exotic

South African Casinos – Vintage Glamour with a Taste of the Exotic

Once a symbol of the ruling ethnicity´s affluence, South African Casinos have become popular with travelers all over the world. Their luxury can tell many a tale about the country´s complicated past.
27 June, 2013
Best Budget & Free Accommodation Ideas for this Summer

Best Budget & Free Accommodation Ideas for this Summer

Travel deals, Airbnb, Couchsurfing, House Sitting, Organic Farms
12 June, 2013
Unforgettable Seattle Parks

Unforgettable Seattle Parks

Ultimately, that is what life is all about, creating as many unforgettable moments as we can, for as long as we can, every single day of our lives, and cherishing them for as long as we are in this world.
28 May, 2013
Summer in Benidorm – Top 5 Attractions

Summer in Benidorm – Top 5 Attractions

Affordable 5-star treatment and fabulous attractions with a staggering 325 days of sunshine every year.
21 May, 2013
How I learnt to travel safe: insurance for unoccupied property and vacation homes

How I learnt to travel safe: insurance for unoccupied property and vacation homes

My first time traveling with complete peace of mind. One word: insurance.
3 May, 2013
Rockstar treatment at the Alexis Hotel, Seattle

Rockstar treatment at the Alexis Hotel, Seattle

The most Seattlite of all Seattle hotels.
30 April, 2013
Stranded in Sao Paulo

Stranded in Sao Paulo

Most Kafkaesque airport experience yet: Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, survived, though
25 April, 2013
5 Easy Ways to Take a Green Vacation

5 Easy Ways to Take a Green Vacation

While It may sometimes seem like traveling with your eco-friendly values is impossible, there are actually many easy ways to take your green lifestyle with you.
3 April, 2013
Lament for St. Cecilia – Music by Paul Stanhope, Lyrics by Veronica Pamoukaghlian

Lament for St. Cecilia – Music by Paul Stanhope, Lyrics by Veronica Pamoukaghlian

How Lament for St. Cecilia, music by Paul Stanhope, lyrics by Veronica Pamoukaghlian.came about, thanks to the magic of The Wander Life. Includes a video with audio from a performance at St. John´s College, Cambridge, Jan 2013
28 March, 2013
Nine fabulous things to do on a Spring Break cruise

Nine fabulous things to do on a Spring Break cruise

I have been lucky to be able to do my fair share of traveling and cruising.  Although I have never been much of a “tourist,” I have had many near-paradise experiences over the years. Much of my cruising was actually done during Spring Break, so, I came up with the idea of suggesting some fabulous […]
20 March, 2013
Carnival in Uruguay

Carnival in Uruguay

For anyone interested in culture and traditions, the best time of year to visit Uruguay is during the carnival and, especially, the llamadas.
20 February, 2013
6 Essential Things You Must Know About London

6 Essential Things You Must Know About London

It is always a good idea to do a little bit of homework before planning a trip to London. It is a wonderful holiday destination, but you need to be aware of a few practicalities that will save you some unnecessary trouble. Here are a few important things you need to know when planning a […]
5 February, 2013
Paradise on a budget

Paradise on a budget

Budget travel in a nutshell
30 January, 2013
The transformation of Limerick – A prime destination in Ireland

The transformation of Limerick – A prime destination in Ireland

Even visitors who are familiar with Limerick may be surprised with the fabulous transformation the city is currently undergoing. Accompanying a steady transition from old to new, stylish new waterfront developments and numerous new attractions are being added to the traditional atmosphere of Limerick's bustling bars, lively music scene and historical landmarks.
25 January, 2013
Playas sin nombre – Rocha, Uruguay

Playas sin nombre – Rocha, Uruguay

A esas playas sin nombre donde nunca hay nadie más que la Belleza adonde nos llevan carteles que anuncian peligro Propiedad Privada y cosas por el estilo
25 January, 2013
Punta Ballena with Chomsky – Paradise in Hell

Punta Ballena with Chomsky – Paradise in Hell

I have always loved Punta Ballena and Portezuelo. I used to go there with my family when I was a child, I have stayed at the magnificent Casapueblo, I often attend jazz concerts at Medio y Medio, and frankly, as soon as I get there, everything always seems perfect. It´s a perfect love story, as […]
9 January, 2013
Lake Buena Vista stays – A more relaxed way to enjoy Disney World

Lake Buena Vista stays – A more relaxed way to enjoy Disney World

Exciting rides, relaxing villa stays and bargain shopping in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
4 January, 2013
Glastonbury: That rock´n´roll medieval charm

Glastonbury: That rock´n´roll medieval charm

Legends, rock and roll and New Age fairy-tales. Welcome to Glastonbury
11 December, 2012
On the nature of love

On the nature of love

Sometimes we travel long and far and we don´t know what we are looking for. I have always been attracted to people who do not give up, who never stop searching. Sometimes we travel long and far and then we find what we wanted back in our home. All of these things have happened to […]
14 November, 2012
El inconmensurable Osvaldo Fattoruso: Parte 2

El inconmensurable Osvaldo Fattoruso: Parte 2

the silent drums will never play the same our heart is changed Acá va la segunda parte. Hay mucho dolor, pero también mucha belleza y mucho amor. Espero que disfruten y saboreen recordarlo una vez más y muchas, muchas más. Conocí a Osvaldo por los Shakers, cuando me contaron que el tocaba la bata y […]
20 October, 2012
New York state in the Fall – Halloween ghosts and the blissful outdoors

New York state in the Fall – Halloween ghosts and the blissful outdoors

Fall is the perfect time to head down to New York in order to enjoy its kaleidoscopic beauty and ever vibrant lifestyle. The million-colored leaves around Central Park create a unique spectacle, and there are dozens of fun outdoors activities and festivals all over the city and the whole of New York state. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate […]
18 October, 2012
El inconmensurable Osvaldo Fattoruso PARTE 1

El inconmensurable Osvaldo Fattoruso PARTE 1

En las palabras de quienes compartieron su música Parte 1: Neil Weiss, Bolsa Amuedo, Lee Tomboulian, Daniel Charlone, Carlos Rodríguez, Pajaro Canzani
14 October, 2012
Impolíticamente correcta – The State of Music en casa

Impolíticamente correcta – The State of Music en casa

No more Mrs Nicegirl. Las cosas por su nombre.
28 September, 2012
South Africa´s Spring delights – Blossoms, sights & trails

South Africa´s Spring delights – Blossoms, sights & trails

For those of us in the Southern hemisphere, September is the month of blooming, and South Africa is not the exception. Greenness, flower blossoms and people filled with a new energy that seemed dormant during the winter months all come together to make this one of the best seasons for a visit to this magical land. […]
6 September, 2012
Malaga – A paradise that never sleeps

Malaga – A paradise that never sleeps

Endless sunshine, beautiful Mediterranean shores, fashionable crowds, lively cultural festivals and a very happening nightlife.
5 September, 2012
Discovering the Quirky Side of Turkey

Discovering the Quirky Side of Turkey

Turkey with a twist. A strange summer welcoming ritual, beautiful Armenian ruins, fairy chimney inns and a different side of Istanbul.
31 August, 2012
10 Cruising myths exposed – It’s not always like on The Love Boat! (by a former cruise staff)

10 Cruising myths exposed – It’s not always like on The Love Boat! (by a former cruise staff)

Someone asked me to try to share some of my expertise on cruising here, So, I came up with a list of things most people commonly expect from cruising, which they do not always get.
11 July, 2012
ATLANTIDA, Uruguay: Film workshop on the beach – A photo blog

ATLANTIDA, Uruguay: Film workshop on the beach – A photo blog

I have done many things in my life, but I am pretty sure this is the first time I´ve had a class at a beach bar, in a biking, drinking white wine and nibbling on calamari. NÉKTAR FILMS` project THE ISLAND OF JUSTICE was selected for a production workshop with a very interesting Argentinean producer, […]
10 December, 2011
Best-rated Dubai attractions

Best-rated Dubai attractions

Desert safaris, cultural centre, magic fountains and a drink on top of the world´s tallest building; welcome to Dubai.
8 December, 2011
Montevideo nightlife – a city that doesn´t sleep

Montevideo nightlife – a city that doesn´t sleep

Great sunsets, hipster crowds, yummy drinks and Billie Holiday on vinyl. What´s not to love? Welcome to Montevideo nightlife.
5 December, 2011
London Theater – Best shows to catch this Christmas

London Theater – Best shows to catch this Christmas

Christmas is one of the best times of the year for a fabulous London theater break.
27 November, 2011
Two poems on St. Cecilia´s day and the power of music

Two poems on St. Cecilia´s day and the power of music

On this day last year, I was not in the best terms with Saint Cecilia. I was feeling a little bit angry about some of the sacrifices I sometimes made for music & musicians. What came out of those emotions on her day were this too half angry-half worshipy poems.
22 November, 2011
Caribbean holidays FAMILY, HONEYMOONS, MUSIC & CULTURE

Caribbean holidays FAMILY, HONEYMOONS, MUSIC & CULTURE

When most people think of Caribbean holidays, the first things that come to mind are drinks served in coconut shells, white sands, Latin or reggae music and turquoise seas. Because of the weather, the scenery, the promise of Latin-style fun, and even the abundance of good looking Latinos and Latinas around, the Caribbean is the […]
21 November, 2011
The holy grail of Brazilian holidays

The holy grail of Brazilian holidays

When you want to get away from everything and enjoy the simplest pleasures in life, Brazil is always the answer.
28 October, 2011
Profeta en su tierra – Estreno de “Raúl” en Uruguay

Profeta en su tierra – Estreno de “Raúl” en Uruguay

El estreno de Raúl en casa fue un momento inolvidable para todos.
27 October, 2011
Two sides of Acapulco

Two sides of Acapulco

From chaotic and lively downtown to luxury pool hotel. An Acapulco experience.
24 October, 2011
Reinventing printing for the digital age

Reinventing printing for the digital age

Digital as we may be, printing is alive and kicking, and not going anywhere.
22 October, 2011
Premiere de “RAÚL” en Uruguay

Premiere de “RAÚL” en Uruguay

Estrenando la película en casa
19 October, 2011
From Paris to Bari to Corfu – My short-lived backpacking experience

From Paris to Bari to Corfu – My short-lived backpacking experience

My adventures from Paris to Bari and Bari to Corfu, and how I dropped my fancy dress cargo at sea, skipped the togas and found the olive trees.
13 October, 2011
Life as a film producer

Life as a film producer

We shot an unforgettable film and we survived (and thrived). MONSTRUO by CARLOS MORELLI. A NEKTAR FILMS production. Coproducers: La ofi cine Berlin, Cinescopio Mexico. With funding from the Uruguayan Film Institute.
4 October, 2011
All inclusive and the whim

All inclusive and the whim

Though I wouldn't call myself adventurous, I have a flair for the unexpected, for wandering down strange alleys and deserted beaches and going to the other side of the sand dune to see what lies behind.
18 September, 2011
Firenze – From the top of the Duomo

Firenze – From the top of the Duomo

A fairy-tale city, as seen from above.
12 September, 2011
Amalfi Coast – living on the edge

Amalfi Coast – living on the edge

I remember seeing all those beautiful restaurants by the water, and the houses and hotels promising the ultimate Italian summer bliss
23 August, 2011
Wining in Tuscany among sunflower fields

Wining in Tuscany among sunflower fields

As soon as I saw the sunflower fields far as the eye could see, I knew we had entered Tuscany. No other place could be this beautiful, so green and inviting to all the pleasures of the world.
20 August, 2011
PABLO DAMONTE en vivo en LA EXPERIMENTAL

PABLO DAMONTE en vivo en LA EXPERIMENTAL

Es muy raro ver un show en donde ninguna canción pierde un poco el interés, donde la magia no decae en ningún momento, donde los músicos sienten que están viviendo un momento especial, único, irrepetible, y el público, es parte de esa deliciosa complicidad. Acompañado por sus dos maravillosos guitarristas Jeremías di Polito y Juan Pablo Chapital, Francisco Etchenique en batería y Nino Restuccia en bajo, Pablo y sus amigos nos regalaron, sin duda, el mejor show del año.
8 August, 2011
Raúl premiere in Los Angeles

Raúl premiere in Los Angeles

RAUL lives up to our movie´s heroic portrayal of him by becoming the world champion. Raúl does California, a photo blog.
11 July, 2011
KEY WEST – A safe haven for old pirates

KEY WEST – A safe haven for old pirates

Knowledgeable old hippies, vintage hotels, and a view of Cuba.
29 June, 2011
My 7 links – A best of the blog selection

My 7 links – A best of the blog selection

I was just invited to selext these 7 links from this year of blogging. It wasn’t easy to decide, but here is what I came up with: – Your most beautiful post My Istanbul, a strange love story – Your most popular post Catch 22, Seinfeld, and Ayn Rand – Your most controversial post Ideals of beauty around […]
24 June, 2011
Manhattan videoblog

Manhattan videoblog

I had always had this idea that New York was a perfect place for the likes of me, that meaning artsy-cosmopolitan-people-without-a-driver´s-license.
21 June, 2011
Fake idols and real dreams – From Manhattan to Hollywood

Fake idols and real dreams – From Manhattan to Hollywood

  Flying towards JF Kennedy airport in New York, I recognized a bridge out a F Scott Fitzgerald novel. It was the bridge that Gatsby crosses to go into the city. I remembered the description of ash heaps and the mechanic who looked as grey as the ashes. The place looked grey and dull enough […]
18 June, 2011
I´ll take Manhattan – At the top of the world

I´ll take Manhattan – At the top of the world

How I fell head over heels with Manhattan, a photo gallery
11 June, 2011
Miami beach: between Dexter and Sgt. Pepper

Miami beach: between Dexter and Sgt. Pepper

The condo where my friend was staying looked exactly like TV´s serial killer cop “DEXTER,” which is actually set in Miami. The feeling of being in Dexter-land was augmented by the headline I read on a local magazine my friend had lying around: “Bigger guns, no permits needed, Page 10.”
4 June, 2011
The nazi remark – Lars von Trier’s Cannes faux pas

The nazi remark – Lars von Trier’s Cannes faux pas

"I understand Hitler." Controversy sells. If Lars was looking for attention, this would have been the perfect way to do it.
21 May, 2011
The death of the common enemy – Obama and Osama´s head

The death of the common enemy – Obama and Osama´s head

Seeing Obama tell people to be happy because Osama had been killed felt exactly like one of those political meetings in 1984, where people enter into a hate frenzy against "the enemy."
3 May, 2011
In Cuba and thinking of CHANGE

In Cuba and thinking of CHANGE

WHAT IS THE GOOD OF AN INTELLIGENCE WHEN IT REASONS ALWAYS THE SAME WAY AND ALWAYS REACHES THE SAME CONCLUSION
1 May, 2011
Manhattan, here I come

Manhattan, here I come

Remembering New York, imagining New York
30 April, 2011
GRECIAN MIRAGE (Greece, Summer 2006)

GRECIAN MIRAGE (Greece, Summer 2006)

It must have been Erota luring me with her olives and her wine
28 April, 2011
A Genocide cannot be erased – April 24th, 2011

A Genocide cannot be erased – April 24th, 2011

Hitler said " Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?" to counter the argument that it would be impossible to "get away" with wiping out the Jews. That´s what pushing a genocide under the rug will do; beget another one.
24 April, 2011
Catfish and The Social Network: No ode to Facebook

Catfish and The Social Network: No ode to Facebook

There´s no more reality on Facebook than on the Hollywood-style broadcast of the Irak war.
20 April, 2011
A beautiful voice (to Roger Ebert)

A beautiful voice (to Roger Ebert)

Though I knew little about Ebert and had never seen him, in my mind, he was not necessarily a "nice" man, more like a Neptune with his trident, letting films pass in front of him, and decreeing which ones would live and which ones would be sentenced to death.
18 April, 2011
Cherchez la muse

Cherchez la muse

I have a friend who is obsessed with muses. She keeps saying, jokingly, "what did she have that I don´t?" referring to women like Gala, who inspired Paul Éluard, Max Ernst and Salvador Dalí alike.
14 April, 2011
Through inside passage – Cruising Alaska

Through inside passage – Cruising Alaska

This land of low clouds and scattered islands
11 April, 2011
REALENGO, Rio de Janeiro

REALENGO, Rio de Janeiro

No, this is not a post about how wonderful it is to travel round the world. It is about the death of children, the most unnatural of all unnatural things upon our ailing Earth.
7 April, 2011
DOMINICA, Through the windows of Jean Rhys

DOMINICA, Through the windows of Jean Rhys

The only thing that this little Caribbean island, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is known for is because the famous writer Jean Rhys once lived there.
5 April, 2011
Japan, nuclear tsunamis and what is wrong with “progress”

Japan, nuclear tsunamis and what is wrong with “progress”

Recently, Kenzaburo Oe wrote an article about how intrinsically disrespectful of the memory of the nuclear bomb's victims it was for Japan to keep developing nuclear power
30 March, 2011
Madrid: Art, flamenco & beautiful gardens

Madrid: Art, flamenco & beautiful gardens

Looking for a favorite painting at Prado Museum and falling in love with Madrid, the Retiro gardens, the nightlife and the flamenco spirit.
23 March, 2011
RAUL at Punta del Este Film Festival; cinema & pastoral bliss

RAUL at Punta del Este Film Festival; cinema & pastoral bliss

When my friend Sergio, who was organizing the Fest told me that our preview was going to be shown at Fundacion Atchugarry, I didn't think much of it. I had never heard of the place, though the prospect of it being en route to beautiful Jose Ignacio and in the middle of the country sounded very appealing.
21 March, 2011
IBIZA, a schizophrenic paradise

IBIZA, a schizophrenic paradise

Whichever form of the paradise may fit your taste, the island of Ibiza, famous for its discos and pumping party scene, remains a paradise for all. An account of my trips and evolving perceptions of it from 1997 till today.
17 March, 2011
Las Toscas, Uruguay: Childhood memories and the smell of the summer

Las Toscas, Uruguay: Childhood memories and the smell of the summer

Sometimes, when you have been going to a place your whole life, you tend to take it for granted. There is a tiny beach spot on Uruguay´s Golden coast where I spent all of my childood summers.
13 March, 2011
Couchsurfing & filmmaking: In Finland with Tanja´s family

Couchsurfing & filmmaking: In Finland with Tanja´s family

Meet the delightful Tanja and the family that hosted us during the shooting of our film in beautiful summertime Finland for a true Finnish experience.
9 March, 2011
Cordillera de los Andes (Poem written on a plane over the Andes, Nov. 2000)

Cordillera de los Andes (Poem written on a plane over the Andes, Nov. 2000)

A surprisingly political poem of looking at a mountain range. (En route to Cuba)
4 March, 2011
Livorno; when Random Renato took us to Pisa

Livorno; when Random Renato took us to Pisa

The only reason that small, dull Livorno is even on the map is because it is the closest maritime access to both Florence and Pisa.
2 March, 2011
Berlin in the map of the imagination

Berlin in the map of the imagination

My Berlin is a Wendersness. It is an existential black and whiteness where Bono and Lou Reed are singing a song on streetcorners and Nick Cave is crooning hypnotic tunes in some run-down basement
28 February, 2011
Paris with no money and a wish to see it all

Paris with no money and a wish to see it all

I arrived in Paris on a charter plane from Ibiza after sunset one summer. I wanted films, interesting conversations about cinema and books, moonlight walks by the Seine, museums with fabulous art and everything the city had to offer.
26 February, 2011
In Messina with chameleons.Sicily.

In Messina with chameleons.Sicily.

Messina, Sicily is forever linked in my memory with a rather peculiar character I met there. To add to my list of " random people met on trips" meet Carlo.
25 February, 2011
Mykonos: the modern thrill of ancient Greece

Mykonos: the modern thrill of ancient Greece

The Greece I found; after a train to Bari and a ferry to Korfu, was different from Miller´s untrodden paradise. Still, I fell in love with it forever; I fell in love with its musical language, its delicious food, its people, its traditions, and the sheer beauty of its perfect little white towns overlooking the blue Aegean sea.
24 February, 2011
Formentera: once a hippie paradise, still a killer vacation spot

Formentera: once a hippie paradise, still a killer vacation spot

She would always speak of crystal-clear waters and untrodden paradise beaches, but, somehow, though we lived only a few kilometers away from the port of Sant Antoni in Ibiza, where one could take an inexpensive boat ride to the island, over 10 years went by before I saw Formentera with my own eyes.
16 February, 2011
TULUM, Mexico (Poem & photos)

TULUM, Mexico (Poem & photos)

Human sacrifice what a despicable thing said the European conquerors and massacred a continent
10 February, 2011
ERCOLANO RUINS: Beyond Pompeii

ERCOLANO RUINS: Beyond Pompeii

Anyways, after this colorful ride, we were in Herculaneum. The differences with Pompeii are directly apparent on arrival. This is like looking at a whole city from above, only the roofs have been removed. Buildings here are much better preserved than in Pompeii, as Ercolano inhabitants were killed by the tremendous heat, and not by the ashes. Herculaneum used to be a beach resort for rich Romans, so the ruins, located below ground level, are looking at an imaginary sea, as the water has long ago retired. Pompeii is huge, while Ercolano is rather manageable and, provided you have a good guide, you can get a pretty clear picture of it in one day.
10 February, 2011
Love story at the Llamadas: Candombe drumming and amour in Montevideo

Love story at the Llamadas: Candombe drumming and amour in Montevideo

We followed the drummers dancing like crazy. The llamadas consist of each group playing and dancing candombe and walking for some 10 blocks over a street called Isla de Flores. They start around the corner from my apartment, actually, but our seats were near the end of the line, so, when we followed the drummers as they exited the gates, police closed them behind us and said we couldn´t go back inside. Ana couldn´t care less: she was going to be reunited with him, and nothing else mattered.
5 February, 2011
Iemanja: Uruguayans celebrate the goddess of the sea

Iemanja: Uruguayans celebrate the goddess of the sea

Every February 2nd, thousands of Uruguayans go to Ramírez beach in Montevideo to offer their gifts to the goddess of the sea and ask for her protection, for their secret crush to fall in love with them, for work, money, or whatever they may desire.
4 February, 2011
An Egyptian mirage: Mayhem in the land of the pharaohs

An Egyptian mirage: Mayhem in the land of the pharaohs

In a country where a blogger goes to prison for four years after criticizing the president, it is no secret that freedom of expression has been a standing concern. After 30 years living in an ipso-facto dictatorship under Hosni Mubarak, it seems that Egypt has had enough. However, when I saw images of an Egyptian museum after it had been ramsacked during protests, I felt a sense of terrible loss.
2 February, 2011
Dubrovnik, Croatia: A Mediterranean Phoenix

Dubrovnik, Croatia: A Mediterranean Phoenix

It is very hard to connect the images of charming little Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast; with its cliffs overlooking blue seas and the perfect beige buildings with their orange roofs scattered across the hills, to Croatia´s violent past.
28 January, 2011
Mount Vesubius adventure video

Mount Vesubius adventure video

Making wine and building mansions hardly seem to be activities to carry out next to a time bomb like Vesubius, but, since this type of volcanoes can stay calm for a couple of thousand years, people tend to feel safe there, and so did I, as you can see in my video. (Top photo by Kris de Curtis)
27 January, 2011
Venice: Silent Gondolieri and fairy-tale romance

Venice: Silent Gondolieri and fairy-tale romance

Venice is a labyrinth of canals. It is easy to get lost on its narrow meandering streets, no matter how many maps you are carrying. The good thing about Venice is that getting lost there is a bliss.
26 January, 2011
Punta Rubia, the new Atlantic hot spot in Uruguay

Punta Rubia, the new Atlantic hot spot in Uruguay

Punta Rubia: A place to enjoy the music of silence but close enough to fashionable (and crowded) spots like La Pedrera or Cabo Polonio.
25 January, 2011
Oranjestad, ARUBA – My personal paradise

Oranjestad, ARUBA – My personal paradise

Of all the Caribbean and Atlantic islands of Central America, Aruba will always remain my favorite.
20 January, 2011
Summer music at the beach (Uruguay)

Summer music at the beach (Uruguay)

Beach concerts in URUGUAY. One of the summer´s highlights. Videos of two concerts at the Fabulous Punta del Diablo beach: DIZZY NATY FAFA TRIO and CONTRA LAS CUERDAS.
18 January, 2011
CABO SAN LUCAS: The savage beauty of Baja

CABO SAN LUCAS: The savage beauty of Baja

Impressive rock formations, crystalline water, delicious seafood, a dolphin swim and fired up tequila on your coffee to top it off. You gotta love Cabo.
15 January, 2011
Touring Uruguayan beaches with Dizzy Naty Fafa trio

Touring Uruguayan beaches with Dizzy Naty Fafa trio

A Travel journal
10 January, 2011
Mediterranean on a budget: Ten + travel tips

Mediterranean on a budget: Ten + travel tips

The Med is one of my favorite places on the planet. Since Europeans decided to switch to Euro and the dollar went downhill, European travel has become very expensive. Coming from Uruguay, some of the local prices seem outrageous, considering the exchange rate with the Uruguayan peso. In any case, I have been around the […]
30 December, 2010
Best places to spend New Year´s Eve

Best places to spend New Year´s Eve

Santorini, Aruba, Punta del Este, Dublin and Tokyo: Some of the best New Year´s Eve parties on the planet. Photo: ARUBA
27 December, 2010
Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Welcome to Paradise Jungle

Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Welcome to Paradise Jungle

Relaxing beaches, colourful crafts, mysterious rainforests and friendly people.
24 December, 2010
Punta del Diablo; Des Teufels Paradies
Small fishing boat on the beach of Punta del Diablo

Punta del Diablo; Des Teufels Paradies

Einmal ein winziges Fischendorf auf der Ostküste Uruguays, heute unter den Spitzenstranderholungsorten in Uruguay
22 December, 2010
Punta del Diablo: Devil´s Paradise
Lying on the sand at Playa de la Viuda in Punta del Diablo

Punta del Diablo: Devil´s Paradise

In spite of massive growth, Punta del Diablo is still wild at heart
20 December, 2010
Finland/ am Ende des Landes/ am Ende der Welt (English Poem)

Finland/ am Ende des Landes/ am Ende der Welt (English Poem)

a dreamlike affair of strawberry fields neverending trees rising through the blue and skies that never fade
17 December, 2010
Lehmonkärki, Finland. Paradise at the end of the world

Lehmonkärki, Finland. Paradise at the end of the world

The most magical place I stayed in Finland during the shooting of my film was Lehmonkärki.
15 December, 2010
Pablo Damonte, un diamante que ya no está en bruto

Pablo Damonte, un diamante que ya no está en bruto

Pablo es esa cosa rara de ver: un músico de la cabeza a los pies, además un cantautor exquisito y, sobre todo, alguien capaz de una entrega en escena sólo paralela a la de su ídolo máximo Luis Alberto Spinetta.
12 December, 2010
Best hotels in Punta del Este, top South American resort

Best hotels in Punta del Este, top South American resort

My favorite hotels in Uruguay´s most famous resort
8 December, 2010
Istanbul dining guide: Best food on Earth
Table of Turkish food by the sea

Istanbul dining guide: Best food on Earth

The best places to eat in Istanbul are small eateries where you can grab some berek or sarma
5 December, 2010
Alicante: Welcome to the White Coast

Alicante: Welcome to the White Coast

Alicante has everything to attract tourists from all over the world, from rare natural beauty to a vibrant nightlife.
26 November, 2010
Two poems for Saint Cecilia’s Day
SAINT CECILIA AT THE PIANO. PAINTING BY MAX ERNST

Two poems for Saint Cecilia’s Day

You dazzled with your heavenness your piano milk the honeyed silk of melodies unknown and yet dreamed of
22 November, 2010
Go Green: The Road to Responsible Travel

Go Green: The Road to Responsible Travel

Most popular destinations suffer from our predatory practices as tourists. How to Go Green today.
19 November, 2010
HUATULCO, MEXICO: Blue Pacific bliss
Girl at a park in Huatulco

HUATULCO, MEXICO: Blue Pacific bliss

Arriving at the port of Huatulco, one can already see the beauty of this cove-jagged jewel of the Mexican coast.
16 November, 2010
Lo que pasa cuando Fran viene a casa: FRANCISCO FATTORUSO en Montevideo

Lo que pasa cuando Fran viene a casa: FRANCISCO FATTORUSO en Montevideo

Francisco Fattoruso, un músico en constante evolución que vuelve a casa cada vez que puede a entregar lo mejor que tiene.
13 November, 2010
KRONOS HOURS (Alaska, verano 2005)

KRONOS HOURS (Alaska, verano 2005)

Algunas veces mido el tiempo en canciones canciones eternas de cinco minutos Demasiado cortas cuando son de Billie de Corgan o de Fran
13 November, 2010
RODOS PEDIA (Children of Rhodes-Rhodes, Greece, June 2006))

RODOS PEDIA (Children of Rhodes-Rhodes, Greece, June 2006))

I´ve walked in the medieval parks of Rhodes
12 November, 2010
Malibu: Viognier in bed; my favorite.

Malibu: Viognier in bed; my favorite.

Moon was shining over MOONSHADOWS on a gorgeous Spring night
8 November, 2010
Ultimate cruising tips
Hubbard Glacier seen from a cruise ship deck

Ultimate cruising tips

Cruising tips. Companion piece to my post on thevacationgals.com "A Tell-All Guide to Cruising"
4 November, 2010
Un tal Lucas
Lucas Martí en el estudio

Un tal Lucas

Lo que pasa cuando Lucas Martí abre la boca para cantar una de sus canciones es algo que sólo puede definirse como magia.
2 November, 2010
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Orient beach in St. Maarten. Blue waters, hill in the background, white sands.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Beautiful St Martin lies somewhere along the elusive border between the Caribbean and the Atlantic
2 November, 2010
NICO IBARBURU en la Zavala Muniz: ESTO ES CANDOMBE

NICO IBARBURU en la Zavala Muniz: ESTO ES CANDOMBE

Entre tanta gente que toca lo mismo desde hace diez años, un artista que NUNCA SE REPITE
28 October, 2010
Ibarburiana 1: Un poco de historia

Ibarburiana 1: Un poco de historia

No es un secreto que considero a Nico Ibarburu como uno de los compositores e intérpretes más importantes del Uruguay.
28 October, 2010
Cartagena: where a new world began.

Cartagena: where a new world began.

Before you set foot on Cartagena, you have to abandon every stereotyped idea you may have about Colombia
24 October, 2010
Fattoruso on the skin: las cosas que son para siempre
fatto tatuaje

Fattoruso on the skin: las cosas que son para siempre

Hace 5 años en Maui me tatué 5 letras en mi piel:fatto. Los tatuajes y el amor por la música del Uruguay: dos cosas que duran para siempre.
22 October, 2010
Lucas Martí, un artista inencasillable (gracias a dios)
Lucas Marti Retrato

Lucas Martí, un artista inencasillable (gracias a dios)

Lo primero que escuché de Lucas Martí era una canción rara, inencasillable, quizás casi tanto como su autor. Pasarían años antes de mi enluquecimiento.
20 October, 2010
Andrés está vivo, queremos tanto a Andrés
Autofoto de la banda de Andres Calamaro

Andrés está vivo, queremos tanto a Andrés

Andrés Calamaro en el Pilsen Rock y varias reflexiones más
17 October, 2010
World traveler with a herniated disc? Goodbye surgeon, hello fitness guru
scar of my back surgery

World traveler with a herniated disc? Goodbye surgeon, hello fitness guru

Hardcore workout is the only way out for people suffering from low back pain and herniated discs. A researched paper and an account of my personal story as living proof of my firm belief.
16 October, 2010
Sedona, Arizona: Imagined landscapes
Max Ernst's painting Europe after the rain features unreal mountains and towers made up of human skulls and bones

Sedona, Arizona: Imagined landscapes

Long before Max Ernst ever laid eyes on the fantastic landscapes of the Sedona desert in Arizona, he had already dreamed of it.
14 October, 2010
Buenos Aires fever
Tito Losavio on guitar

Buenos Aires fever

Less than a week in Buenos Aires, may equal a month spent at a less exciting city somewhere else. It gave me a fever too.
12 October, 2010
Queremos tanto a Beto: Homenaje a Beto Satragni en Buenos Aires
Raices, tambores homenajeando a Beto Satragni (foto de canelonesciudad.com)

Queremos tanto a Beto: Homenaje a Beto Satragni en Buenos Aires

Un concierto que expresó el amor infinito de los músicos argentinos hacia Beto Satragni.
7 October, 2010
Buenos Aires again: an energy shot
The Obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires again: an energy shot

Anytime I spend too long a time in Uruguay, I tend to get a bit restless. At times like these, BA is always calling me with its mermaid song.
6 October, 2010
Bonaire: the island of good air
Sea view from a slave hut in Bonaire

Bonaire: the island of good air

Windsurfing, flamingoes, beautiful beaches, and a turbulent past.
3 October, 2010
Pamukkale, Bilder von der Karte der Imagination
Pamukkale hot springs framed by tree leaves

Pamukkale, Bilder von der Karte der Imagination

Laut Aberglauben, haben die Gewässer des Pammukale nicht nur heilende sondern auch Verschönerung Kräfte.
3 October, 2010
Cuba: An island adrift?
The Capitol in Havana, Cuba

Cuba: An island adrift?

I fell in love with Cuba instantly. Reflections on a magical country ridden with contradictions.
29 September, 2010
PIRAEUS/ATHENS: There’s life beyond the Acropolis
The Poseidon temple in Athens, up on a cliff at sunset

PIRAEUS/ATHENS: There’s life beyond the Acropolis

The beaches, shopping, Poseidon's temple, and the best moussaka in the world.
27 September, 2010
El poder de la rima: Dante Spinetta & Contra las Cuerdas
Contra las cuerdas

El poder de la rima: Dante Spinetta & Contra las Cuerdas

Dentro del hip hop reconozco una incuestionable superioridad lírica al hip hop y el rap latinos
25 September, 2010
BARCELONA, Gaudí´s eternal love
Girl in front of Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Gaudí´s eternal love

I didn't fall in love with Barcelona at first sight, but it grew in me, until it became one of my favorite cities in the world.
23 September, 2010
Beto Satragni y el cuidado del alma

Beto Satragni y el cuidado del alma

La música de un país constituye su alma, y descuidar a los músicos que le dan forma es un poco como descuidar la propia alma.
22 September, 2010
Catch 22, Seinfeld, and Ayn Rand

Catch 22, Seinfeld, and Ayn Rand

In fact, a couple of days ago I updated my twitter state saying “Ayn Rand makes my stomach turn but I can´t put Atlas shrugged down.”
19 September, 2010
Argentino Hotel, Piriapolis; one man’s dream
Beautiful Piriapolis boardwalk

Argentino Hotel, Piriapolis; one man’s dream

"Piria can be found in everything his iron will created. He was a man who had a dream, made it real, and lives in it"
14 September, 2010
Film sees the light!
Man with kid bearing handwritten sign to cheer him in the Decathlon

Film sees the light!

Ever since I got involved in filmmaking, I was aware of a desire to move people
8 September, 2010
No ode to Uruguayan men
Woman in bed with books: E=mc square, The Devil wears prada

No ode to Uruguayan men

I don´t wish to sleep with soccer lovers who want me to be proper and hand them the remote
3 September, 2010
Ideals of beauty around the world
Icon of beauty with brains: Helena Christensen up to neck naked in black and white

Ideals of beauty around the world

People with little travel experience may be unaware of how much ideals of beauty vary around the world.
1 September, 2010
Pamukkale: pictures from the map of imagination
Pamukkale thermal baths on a slope

Pamukkale: pictures from the map of imagination

everyone who knows my family and visits the place brings back a postcard for us
29 August, 2010
Juan Pablo Chapital en Sala Zitarrosa Parte 2
Three candombe DRummers

Juan Pablo Chapital en Sala Zitarrosa Parte 2

Volviendo a Opi, para continuar con el orden cronológico de los temas, realmente ese escenario se quedaba chico para contener tanto swing.
26 August, 2010
Juan Pablo Chapital en Sala Zitarrosa PARTE 1
Guitar player playing

Juan Pablo Chapital en Sala Zitarrosa PARTE 1

En un momento del show, Chapa confesó que ese era el día más feliz de su vida.
26 August, 2010
Best hotels in Montevideo
Guy relaxing at Sheraton Montevideo pool

Best hotels in Montevideo

From 5 star international to gay-friendly retro and they ALL offer unforgettable views
20 August, 2010
Del Príncipe a Eli-u
Eli-u junto a su padre

Del Príncipe a Eli-u

Lo que proponía el Príncipe era totalmente un CANTO A LA VIDA, muy alejado de la imagen del artista torturado que es tan cliché en el imaginario nacional.
17 August, 2010
Living the Sheraton spa
Sunset view of Montevideo from Sheraton spa windows

Living the Sheraton spa

If I say the Sheraton spa and meeting Raul saved my life, I´m not exaggerating.
16 August, 2010
SANTORINI

SANTORINI

A Grand setting for grand things all for tragedies and tales of love
13 August, 2010
SANTORINI, Paradise rebuilt, at the top of a cliff…

SANTORINI, Paradise rebuilt, at the top of a cliff…

Greek mythology attributes the creation of this volcanic island to Neptune. Once you've been there, you'll always long for return.
11 August, 2010
How I found the music of my film RAUL, the charrua
lunch table out in a garden, four people eating

How I found the music of my film RAUL, the charrua

As a devout music lover, I knew that the music of my film would have to be very special.
8 August, 2010
Ground Zero and the beauty of mosques

Ground Zero and the beauty of mosques

This whole controversy about the plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero got me thinking about Mosques.
6 August, 2010
INSIDE THE MOSQUE
Mosque in Gibraltar

INSIDE THE MOSQUE

I remember a Mosque in Gibraltar quietly sat upon a rock in front of Africa
6 August, 2010
An ordinary day (poem written on a plane)

An ordinary day (poem written on a plane)

Butchering to the sound of Frank Sinatra The slit throats of Abu Ghraib
5 August, 2010
La generación maravillosa
NICOLAS SARSER

La generación maravillosa

Una generación maravillosa de músicos uruguayos deslumbra con sus primeros trabajos solistas. Sarser, Ibarburu, Chapital, y más.
1 August, 2010
Editing my film in Los Angeles A photo journal
Window with purple flowers in Long Beach

Editing my film in Los Angeles A photo journal

I have a knack for doing things in a non-traditional way. My LA film editing was no exception to the rule.
30 July, 2010
No ode to the Uruguayan winter

No ode to the Uruguayan winter

From time to time, when I message a friend, they will say “call me when you are in town,” or something of the sort. It appears that, since I have spent most of the last five years away from my hometown travelling, they all assume that I am somewhere else all the time. In fact, […]
28 July, 2010
Villefranche
Girl posing on the steps up Villefranche

Villefranche

If you have never been to the Cote d´Azur, it´s easy to wonder what all the fuss is about.
17 July, 2010
Politics and the Spanish language (en español)

Politics and the Spanish language (en español)

El análisis de Orwell sobre el vaciamiento del discurso aplicado a las canciones en español.
16 July, 2010
¿Le pedimos demasiado al Calamaro de 2010?
Calamaro on stage with guitar and squid amulet

¿Le pedimos demasiado al Calamaro de 2010?

La historia es así, AC y yo nos conocimos cibernética y tangencialmente cuando escribí un guión y él aceptó componer la música, además de hacer un cameo. Eran épocas de Honestidad Brutal y luego El Salmón, y mi mente estaba completamente acalamarada. Después nos cruzamos a lo lejos varias veces, sin jamás llegar a coincidir, […]
14 July, 2010
Celebrating Uruguay´s soccer triumphs: are we all like sheep?
Stage in front of Uruguayan House of Parliament honoring Uruguayan soccer team

Celebrating Uruguay´s soccer triumphs: are we all like sheep?

High schools were shut down, military planes were hovering over the Uruguayan House of Parliament, the crowd was cheering at random, and I got to thinking about Orwell´s sheep.
14 July, 2010
South Africa after the world cup

South Africa after the world cup

I must have been something like 12 or so when I first read all about apartheid, Dutch colonialism, and Mandela´s leadership
12 July, 2010
Falkland islands, Valizas (Uruguay), and Bonaire
Me at the Falkland islands Port Stanley

Falkland islands, Valizas (Uruguay), and Bonaire

Honored to be a guest blogger
8 July, 2010
How I met Miss Tacuarembo
Miss Tacuarembo film poster

How I met Miss Tacuarembo

The story of how I met Dani Umpi, some 15 years ago is quite curious. I was crossing a desert,
7 July, 2010
Uruguay, the New Yorker, and the world cup.

Uruguay, the New Yorker, and the world cup.

The New Yorker said we were an ordinary team, but we made the top four. Returning from LA, I was able to witness and celebrate Uruguay´s triumphs in the soccer world cup.
3 July, 2010
The Uruguayan
View of MONTEVIDEO COASTLINE FROM THE SKY

The Uruguayan

The uruguayan Dressed in their autumn colors All year long
2 July, 2010
Algunas diferencias entre Los Angeles y Montevideo

Algunas diferencias entre Los Angeles y Montevideo

LA  La gente espera que los semáforos cambien de color para cruzar la calle Hay gente que maneja más de una hora para ir a trabajar MVD Si manejas más de una hora te caés del mapa LA Hay 100 boliches donde tocan 5 bandas mediocres por noche pero si vas al Viper podes descubrir […]
2 July, 2010
LISBON

LISBON

I see Lisbon through your eyes I wanna live in Lisboa I want to walk across the bridge over your Tejo to find you there waiting for me to show me something to tell me stories of conquerors and ravens of magic birds and vinho verde When you sing for me driving in your car […]
1 July, 2010
Lisbon with Maria

Lisbon with Maria

There are some places we fall in love with, even before we have even been there. Lisbon had been in my heart long before I met the wonderful person who would lure me into its dreamlike world.
29 June, 2010
Festejando la victoria de Uruguay ante Corea en el Mundial 2010

Festejando la victoria de Uruguay ante Corea en el Mundial 2010

Uruguay le ganó a Corea y se acerca a la codiciada copa del mundo. Nosotros festejamos y nos preguntamos ¿por qué no ganamos nada hace tanto tiempo? Todo tiene una explicación, menos la alegría del pueblo.
27 June, 2010
Uruguayans celebrate world cup victory

Uruguayans celebrate world cup victory

So, I am back home after that crazy LA sejour. Today was a special day in Uruguay. Our team was playing Korea, and we had to win to stay in the world cup. I had made plans for my friend Arpi to pick me up to go over to our friend Trici´s to watch the […]
27 June, 2010
Hollywood hills; Living in Californication

Hollywood hills; Living in Californication

Staying at a mansion across the street from superstars in the hills of Hollywood and discovering my host's musical bat-cave.
25 June, 2010
At Los Angeles Film Festival 2010

At Los Angeles Film Festival 2010

LA Film Festival 2010, the changing landscape of film distribution, how LA public transportation surprisingly works, and some notes on the peculiar film festival fauna.
25 June, 2010
Young forever; A movie project that changed my life.

Young forever; A movie project that changed my life.

Nothing has been the same since I met Raul. A movie project that changed my life.
19 June, 2010
Sting and the US Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl

Sting and the US Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl

What an experience, to see a 50-year old Sting, his vocal chords intact, in better shape than ever, accompanied by an amazing backup vocalist and a genius conductor leading a superb Phil. The arrangements were next to perfection, the song choices, made in heaven, the slim moon was shining over Hollywood, and one could ask for nothing more.
17 June, 2010
Element band at Ford Amphitheater

Element band at Ford Amphitheater

This was not your average Armenian band. These guys did daring things.
17 June, 2010
Train people (Long Beach-Hollywood)

Train people (Long Beach-Hollywood)

All of them, tired and sad this Friday afternoon, with the hard looks of subway people everywhere. That bleak race of the commuters of the world.
4 June, 2010
Pasadena nightlife

Pasadena nightlife

After being here for half a month, I have come to learn that you can truly never get bored of LA at night.
3 June, 2010
African Queen (Bermuda, Spring 2006)

African Queen (Bermuda, Spring 2006)

" the hordes of murderers and thieves brought in to rule New Worlds "
2 June, 2010
Bermuda, islands that swallow planes

Bermuda, islands that swallow planes

As a little girl, I heard stories about planes disappearing in the triangle. My visit to Bermuda revealed something quite different.
2 June, 2010
Valley days, Hollywood nights

Valley days, Hollywood nights

Sunny days in the Valley and crazy nights in Hollywood, or sort of...
31 May, 2010
CIVITAVECCHIA: All the roads lead to Rome

CIVITAVECCHIA: All the roads lead to Rome

One place I will never tire of seeing in Rome is the iconic, if anything was ever iconic, Trevi Fountain. Eversince Anita Ekberg dipped her feet in the fountain´s green waters in Fellini´s “La Dolce Vita”, everyone who comes to Rome wants to see the place.
24 May, 2010
Hollywood rocks at the Viper

Hollywood rocks at the Viper

I went out one night on Hollywood and found my new fave rock band and much more at the Viper room.
24 May, 2010
A Long Beach garden

A Long Beach garden

The Long Beach dew turns Valley steam before your heart warms up as this one inside my chest
19 May, 2010
Los Angeles: Sunny valley, dewey beach

Los Angeles: Sunny valley, dewey beach

It is May 18th 2010 and I finally made it to LA, after several cancellations. It has been over 4 years since I' ve been here.
19 May, 2010
Hay algo en un hombre que canta

Hay algo en un hombre que canta

Poema que escribí al enterarme de la muerte (nunca muere, en verdad) de Eduardo Darnauchans, estando lejo de Uruguay.
14 May, 2010
BUENOS AIRES: Metropolis with a heart

BUENOS AIRES: Metropolis with a heart

Maximize your time when cruising through Buenos Aires and fall in love with the city after only 24 hours< seductress as she is...
14 May, 2010
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: Where the river becomes the sea

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: Where the river becomes the sea

On sailing into the bay of my own city like a casual traveler
9 May, 2010
Pamukkale (In Spanish)

Pamukkale (In Spanish)

Poema en español acerca del encuentro de algunas de mis raíces armenias durante una visita a Turquía
7 May, 2010
Uruguay y su música; la admiración no basta

Uruguay y su música; la admiración no basta

Si la música uruguaya es tan fantástica como dicen, ¿por qué casi nadie ha oído acerca de ella en el resto del mundo?
6 May, 2010
Uruguay and its music; put your money where your heart is.
View from one of the spa´s windows

Uruguay and its music; put your money where your heart is.

If Uruguayan music is so FANTASTIC, why hasn´t anybody heard of it virtually anywhere, outside an elite of connoisseurs?
5 May, 2010
KAILUA-KONA, the real Hawaii

KAILUA-KONA, the real Hawaii

An adventure on the Big Island involving a true Hawaiian warrior PLUS Everything you can do in Kona on a cruise.
3 May, 2010
Pamukkale

Pamukkale

Poem on how I didn´t go see a beautiful place in Turkey strangely connected to my origins
2 May, 2010
Los Turcos (in Spanish)

Los Turcos (in Spanish)

A Spanish language poem about the astounding similarities I found between historic enemies Turkey and Armenia when I visited Istanbul a couple of years back.
2 May, 2010
PAMUK

PAMUK

This poem has to do with my last name and my Armenian family´s origin in what is now part of Turkey. In honor of my father and my ancestors.
1 May, 2010
The Music of the Mosque

The Music of the Mosque

A poem written at sunset anchored between the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and listening to the rise of prayer
1 May, 2010
My Istanbul, a strange love story

My Istanbul, a strange love story

How an Armenian writer fell in love with Istanbul forever (and what to do to ensure the same happens to you...)
1 May, 2010
Five favorite places to eat all over the world

Five favorite places to eat all over the world

Five of my favorite restaurants all over the planet.
16 April, 2010
Finding home: CAPRI

Finding home: CAPRI

Two years ago, I coincided with a large group of Armenian tourists doing a Mediterranean cruise. Capri was one of our stops. When I was having lunch at a beautiful restaurant, as part of a day tour of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, I sat at a table with Vart, Silvia, and their respective husbands. They were all of Armenian origin, just like me.
15 April, 2010
Honolulu on a cruise: easy guide for first-timers

Honolulu on a cruise: easy guide for first-timers

One of my most vivid images of Waikiki is of listening to a Hawaiian band playing Iz´s version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, with the sun going down behind them. There was just something fundamentally Hawaiian about that scene, the beautiful music, the Hawaiian-shirt-clad musicians with their ukeleles, and the silhouettes surfing into the sunset in the background.
15 April, 2010
Under the Maui Stars

Under the Maui Stars

I just didn´t want to go back to sleep on the ship. Simply, I NEEDED a connection. It was not about booking a hotel and staying there by myself... This was MAUI!!! I had to see those Maui stars, whatever the cost.
15 April, 2010
Maui

Maui

The beauty of the islands, the Polynesian features of its inhabitants, their bewitching traditional music and relaxed lifestyle; there was nothing about Hawaii that didn´t fascinate me.
10 April, 2010
Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn

When people think of Jamaica, the first thing that comes to mind is Reggae and the chilled out lifestyle of the islanders... When I think of Jamaica, I think of Maxine.
7 April, 2010
Is the journey what matters?

Is the journey what matters?

George Orwell used to say that if a phrase is repeated enough it loses all meaning...
7 April, 2010
Enter The Wander-Life!

Enter The Wander-Life!

The Wander Life The Wander Life is a blog from the heart. Over the next weeks, months, and, who knows? maybe years, I will unveil the tales of my travels to all the corners of the world. It is my wish to make you travel with me. Wandering is something that can be done with […]
6 April, 2010