In the Spring of 2010, a little jaded from a high pressure Travel Sales job in Dublin, I decided to investigate the possibility of moving to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil,/a>, as I had long been fascinated with Brazilian life and culture, especially the exotic music I had listened to for years. I had taken up Latin Percussion and Drum-kit lessons in Dublin and thought maybe I could one day apply them there….one day…!
With these lofty goals in mind, I set off to Rio for 2 weeks with some...
I don’t know about you, but there are some words that automatically transport me to a much better place than where I am at the moment. For example, I hear “pyramids”, and I automatically think “Egypt”. I hear “vodka”, and I think “Russia”. I hear “curry”, and I will often think “Indian” vs any other region. When it comes to Latin America, if someone says “empanadas”, I am sorry, but I am going to think Argentinean vs any other countries’ version, and...
Watch this amazing video taken by Tony of Rio Carnival to understand why you can’t miss out on Rio Carnival 2014
Rio Carnival is the biggest party in the world. It takes place every year between February and March, 40 days before Easter week. The celebration takes place throughout the country but the main party is in Rio de Janeiro.
The whole carnival takes place over a whole month. There are organized street parties called Blocos in different areas of Rio and private parties at every turn. People are on the streets in beautiful and sometimes skimpy costumes dancing the Samba.
The main...
