Category Archives: General

Originally posted on Sister Sister Travels:
Sao Paulo was a rarity for us, normally as soon as we step off the plane or boat we are already falling in love with a city, but when visiting Sao Paulo, it took…

World Listening Post Samba Showers Listening Post 162. Samba isn’t just Brazil’s most iconic cultural symbol, it’s also a useful lens. From its roots in Africa to its emergence in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, from attracting the most … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Best of Brazil Blog:
Exploring the Amazon is not a walk in the park, by any stretch of the imagination. This video explains why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6ZcZPDS6Y0

Originally posted on Diff Graff:
The yearly street art and graffiti festival ‘Upfest’ held in Bristol attracts a whole wealth of talent from across the UK and from across the whole world too. Born in Sao Paulo artist L7M or…

Originally posted on Best of Brazil Blog:
Here at the Best of Brazil Blog one of the things we try to do is keep you updated on the current situation in Brazil. But if you are just joining us, things…

Originally posted on Chez Lorraine:
Every year on the last weekend of July there is a summer carnival in Rotterdam. This carribean style carnival starts on Tuesday and ends on Saturday with a parade through downtown Rotterdam. Last Saturday, 28…

Originally posted on Best of Brazil Blog:
If Brazilians are known for anything, it is for their ability to improvise. A Brazilian reader sent us these pictures of some quite amazing improvisations. We cannot guarantee that all of them come…