Oct
19
2009
Rio de Janeiro, a city of contrasts, has about 6 million inhabitants. Although the city is making great efforts to improve safety in the area, you should not worry about visiting Rio because most of the criminal acts take place in the West side, which is not basically the aim of the visitors. The rest, [...]
Tags: ATM, carnival, currency, hotel, restaurants, Rio de Janeiro, taxi, tips
Feb
05
2008
The carnival takes place on various date, starting this year on the 5th of February. It is held in Oristano, Italy. Oristano is the city capital of the antique Giudicato of Arborea, and hosts the famous La Sartiglia equestrian show every year. It is on the Penisula of Sinis, with its famous beaches of Is [...]
Tags: beach, carnival, festival
Feb
04
2008
Carnival in Carriacou takes place every year, is held from the weekend before the start of the Christian Lenten period and lasts for two days. It is held in the Island of Carriacou and everyone can join for free. These carnival includes calypso competitions, and the parade of brightly costumed masqueraders through the streets of [...]
Tags: carnival, celebration