Bola Preta, Or The 'Black Ball" Kicks Off Celebration In RioBrazil's five-day Carnival celebration is underway in 2017 as hundreds of thousands of people kicked it off for Bola Preta in Rio's historic center. This "Black Ball" features people dressed in black and white as they sing traditional Carnival anthems, including the occasional breaking out into Rio's theme, … [Read more...]
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Spending A Week in The True Brazil Destinations: A Daily Itinerary
Travel Schedule For 7 Days (Or More!) In Bahia, Florianópolis, Jurerê Salvador, Jericoacoara & Morro de São PauloThere's a heck of a lot more to Brazil than its main attraction and Summer Olympics host Rio.In fact, there's an entire country to explore and here's a day-by-day itinerary for a week in the "real" Brazil, destinations away from the beaten tourist path … [Read more...]
Olympics To Give Big Boost To Rio de Janeiro Tourism
Brazil Bracing For Increase In Tourists During XXXI Summer GamesRio de Janeiro is going to be a busier place than normal this August because of the XXXI Summer Olympic Games.How much busier? The Rio de Janeiro Convention & Visitor's Bureau has released figures showing the amount of increased international flights and hotel occupancy during the Olympics. The Games … [Read more...]
Brazil Top Carnaval Celebrations And Destinations
Where To Find The Parties From Rio To Other Fun CitiesMore than three million people are expected to attend this year's Carnaval celebration in Brazil this year. Many of them will be in Rio, but there are other places to celebrate. Here is a guide to what's happening in top party cities for Carnaval throughout Brazil.Carnaval In Rio de Janeiro For many years, Rio de … [Read more...]
Rio’s Floating Christmas Tree A Top Brazil Holiday Custom
Host Country of 2016 Olympic Games Gets Festive In DecemberIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Brazil, and that's because of a unique holiday tradition in Rio. A floating Christmas tree. With fireworks. Located on Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, the tree weighs more than 300 tons, stands at 53 meters high and is lit up by 2.5 million lights. While … [Read more...]
Key Brazilian Phrases For Singles At The 2016 Summer Olympic Games
Book Provides Words People Need To Know In BarsYou're in a bar, looking to get in with a group or to close with that girl with whom you've been having drinks all night, and you just can't come up with the right words. That could – and does – happen anywhere, but if you're in Brazil for the Olympics, this phrasebook may be able to help. It's the Party Brazil Phrasebook and … [Read more...]