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It's Summer Somewhere: Bahia, Brazil

1/16/2008 at 3:00 PM
Tags: It's Summer Somewhere, It's-Summer-Somewhere, Carnival (all tags)

The most popular time to visit Brazil is for Carnival, the annual debauch-fest preceding Lent, which starts February 6. (The parties rage from February 2 to 5.) But do you really want to compete with all those crowds for a view of a few feathers and spangles? If you're looking for a last-minute getaway, travel around the crowds and consider a smaller city instead of Brazil's big two.

A trip to Salvador da Bahia, in the northeastern part of the country, will expose you to the glories of Brazilian culture in a more laid-back setting. With a package deal, you could learn the samba and Brazilian cooking or kick ass with capoeira classes and still have time to visit the beach. That way, you'll be ready to perform in next year's Carnival parade.

Related Stories:
· Brasil Travel coverage [Jaunted]
· It's Summer Somewhere coverage [Jaunted]

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Carnaval de Binche

2/28/2006 at 9:45 AM
Tags: Madri Gras, Carnival, Parties (all tags)

With Mardi Gras/Carnival here, it's the perfect time to figure out what parties to hit this time next year. On Forbes' list of the World's 12 Biggest Parties, the biggies are all represented, but one that was new to us was the Carnival in Binche, 40 miles from Brussels. Not so much with the naked flesh at this medieval celebration, but there are "roving Mam'selles" --men in drag -- and thousands of oranges being hurled through the air. Throw in the possibility of lots of good, good beer, and you've got yourself a party, cher.

Image from the book Le Carnaval de Binche

Related Stories:
·   Carnaval de Binche [Official site]

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Brazil Rolls Out the Latex for Carnival

2/10/2006 at 8:40 AM
Tags: Carnival (all tags)

During Carnival, which starts on the 25th, Brazil's government plans to give away 25 million condoms. Perhaps that should be "a whopping 25 million condoms." (Or maybe not -- there are about 140 million adults in Brazil, and that's not even counting all the randy tourists.)

Related Stories:
·   25 MILLION condoms? Who's watching Carnival? [Reuters]
·   'Dress Yourself' Campaign [ABC News]

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