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Somewhere in the world there is a celebration, a carnival whose color, sound and sheer human energy will stay with you long after the dates pass into fondly-remembered history. From Brazil to Europe, Asia to North America - find that place now.

5 Alternative Carnival Destinations in Brazil and Beyond

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TRIP IDEAS:   Rio's not the only Carnival in Brazil, and for many Brazilians it's not even the most popular. Here are some other options.  More »

Where to Blog from Before You Die: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Our new bucket list: places we want to blog from before we die.  More »

Carnaval Highlights from Montevideo, Uruguay

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NIGHTLIFE:   Our tour of Carnaval continues...this time, in Uruguay.  More »

8 Essential Tips for Carnival in Rio

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NIGHTLIFE:   From where to crash to recommended clothing, beverages, plus pre and post-party tips, here are 8 essential things to know for Carnival.  More »

Armchair Travel: The Spirit of Carnaval

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GEAR:   From Colombia and Bolivia to the home base, Brazil, we’ve been bringing you some exciting dispatches and vibrant photography from Carnaval celebrations across South America.  More »

Robin Esrock Rocks The First Annual Pemberton Festival

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NIGHTLIFE:   Long lineups, dust in the wind, and Coldplay...oh my!  More »

Where to Go for Carnival if You're in Europe

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NIGHTLIFE:   These 4 European cities prove that Rio hasn't cornered the market on Carnival-induced revelry.  More »

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Ryan Ritchie

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"Russell Slater is a writer currently travelling around South America. He writes about the important things in life: food, football, and music. You can follow his general musings at On the Road to Find Out."



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