One of the best ways to interact with folks in different cultures when travelling is by learning their dancing. It can be easier to communicate right off the bat with movement as compared to learning the language, and a hell of a lot of fun.
Plan a trip to Brazil just to dance: where and when to go for samba, forró and more, finding dance schools and lessons, and what to pack.
Go to Brazil Just for the Dancing — How, What, & Where: Complete Planning Tips Read More »
Women recount their experiences with one of Brazil’s more sensual dances
Dançar Gostoso! Europeans Tell of their Sexiest Forró Dances Read More »
How does Portuguese handle forró body parts, forró quivering and wiggling, and a female perspective on the dance experience? A look at the lyrics of Nosso Xote.
A Secret Brazilian Body Part — And More Wisdom from “Nosso Xote” Read More »
How forró suffers from gender norms, and why the dance is poorer because of it
How samba is danced in São Paulo: the local style and moves of Brazil’s business capital, as shown to us by paulistanos during carnaval.
How is samba danced in Brazil’s business capital, São Paulo? Read More »
A complete catalog of traditional Catalan dances from a century back that are done while drunk or drinking
How to drink while dancing: Traditional Catalan wisdom for prancing drunks Read More »
Why the best travel adventures happen with elderly locals: their dances, drinks and stories beat anything you’ll find with the backpacker crowd.
On the road: Why I party with elderly locals Read More »
A great video of samba de gafieira, Brazil’s flashy answer to tango, danced at a party rather than on stage, plus one of our favorite performances.
A Great Video of Samba de Gafieira Read More »
Forró has both some inherent advantages and disadvantages, according to top world teachers
Forró vs. Other Dances Read More »
How can you take a dance style that is unknown in your area and create a thriving community with parties, workshops, and classes?
A guide to forró and its place on the world stage, for newbies and experts alike
What is forró, and how is it taking over the world? Read More »
Trains often have outlets but can your device plug in? Check out our recommendations for universal travel adapters.
Hang any bag anywhere with a carabiner/travel hook.
Using e-tickets? Carry a backup phone battery in a wallet to ensure you can access them.
Using train WiFi? We strongly recommend a good, travel-ready VPN.
