“Mark, can you ask Daddy if he wants me to wash his skirt?”
Browsing Category Around the Globe
Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.
The Most Picturesque Blocos? Ipanema! [Rio Carnival Day 3]
You have to give that to Rio—the city offers the most scenic backdrops for blocos.
New to Megablocos? Let Me Explain… [Rio Carnival Day 2]
A bloco turns into a megabloco when it’s 100,000 people or more.
The Greatest Show on Earth [Rio Carnival Day 1]
The words “Rio Carnival” don’t bring to mind guys in pink tutus but samba goddesses in bikinis wearing extravagant feathered wings.
The Best Blasphemous Party [Rio Carnival Day 1]
Carnival is starting, and we’re committed to going to as many blocos are possible.
I Flew Across Brazil for a Special Rendez-Vous
I don’t mind making conversation. I have butterflies in my stomach.