Braving the cold and celebrating carnaval
Not going to Brazil in February for Carnaval? Celebrating in spirit is the next best thing, but if you feel like being surrounded by feathery costumes, music and a lot of happy people, you can go to one of the many carnavals happening across Europe. One of my favorite travel planning sites, Joboili, has full details of each carnaval here. The carnaval in Las Palmas, Spain just made the short list!
You may even find some other interesting events like the World Body Painting Festival in Austria in July.
Global warming turn your city into a freezing cold igloo? In New York you are sure to warm up with the lovely Quenia Ribeiro. She is hosting a Spirit of Carnaval Workshop at the Alvin Ailey America Dance Theater on February 7th. A great way to learn more about Brazilian culture and pick up some new dance moves.
We hope you can celebrate in style, whether you enjoy the sunshine in Brazil or get your fur hat on and hit the streets of Venice.
