Brazil
There are usually a few things that immediately come to mind when you think about a trip to Brazil - like amazing beaches, passionate futbol fans, teeny weeny bikinis, and Carnaval. Some of those things are going to be on the agenda no matter when or where you go in Brazil, but Carnival only happens once a year. So if it’s on your lifetime to-do list, you’d better plan ahead.
Carnival in Brazil is a big deal, as you’ve no doubt
Rio has become synonyms with the Carnival and each year millions of travelers from all over the world plan their vacation around this great event. So it only makes sense to start planning your trip in advance, especially if you want to find a place to stay and not pay an arm and a leg for the flights.
When does the carnival take place in 2010?
The Rio Carnival takes place between Feb 13 and Feb 16, 2010. It comprises parades,
I’ve been stumbling over plenty of Rio deals lately and it certainly made me wonder if a vacation in Rio in October is a good idea. It certainly sounds like it when you look at the current deals for flights to Brazil , but what else is there to think of?
The weather
Rio de Janeiro is blessed with tropical weather, which means the summers (December to March) are hot and humid, while the winters (June to September)
A blend of martial arts, music, dance and game, capoeira is the most well known form of martial arts performed in Brazil. It has been brought to Brazil by African slaves and comprises vivacious movements accompanied by music. Capoeira performances can be seen on the street in Brazilian cities.
History
Capoeira originated in Brazil in the regions of Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo. It has been developed in the 16th century, by both the native
Cachaca is the most popular alcoholic drink in Brazil. It’s the product of the distillation of sugarcane. Its alcohol strength varies between 38% and 48% in volumes.
Traditional, the fermentation agent used is maze flour. The distillation takes place in a copper pot still. Then the drink is either bottled or stored in wooden barrels. The industrial production is done in common stills and some impurities might remain in the drink.
In Northeast Brazil it’s a common practice to drink
Feijoada is, without a doubt, the Brazilian equivalent of what Americans would call “soul food”. It’s the Brazilian national dish and has become so popular that most restaurants have special days when the dish is served at lunch.
What is feijoada?
Feijoada is such a heavy dish that the only recommended activity after eating is napping. Also, it’s recommended to wash it down with “caipirinha”. Feijoada is often made with the noble parts of the pig which reduces the fat content
