Brazil Archives - Where’s Lil?

February 22, 2025

In The Mix: Where to Party During Rio Carnaval

Often, I get asked how I end up at certain events while abroad. How did I even hear about them when I’m not from there, don’t speak the language, and don’t know anyone who’s going? Well, it’s one of my many skill sets, and something I actually enjoy researching. Keep reading to find out

February 19, 2025

South America

My Favorite Blocos From Rio Carnaval

Blocos are an essential part of the Carnaval experience in Rio de Janeiro. “But Lil, where do I find information about these blocos?” Glad you asked 😎 There’s an app for that. “Blocos de Rua” is a website and app that can help you locate all the blocos in the city. Pretty overwhelming, isn’t

February 18, 2025

South America

My Experience Parading Through the Sambódromo

If there’s one experience that I will cherish forever, it’s parading through the iconic Sambódromo. From building out theater sets in high school, to actually rehearsing and parading for a samba school 🤩 what a journey! Behind the scenes If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for the BTS of large events.

January 30, 2025

South America

Samba Schools Throw The Best Parties

When we think of partying, we usually picture a club. But in Rio, samba schools throw spectacular parties all year round. There are several samba schools dotted around Rio, some being older and more popular than others. Leading up to Carnaval, the schools will host a bunch of events in preparation for the largest

December 19, 2024

South America

Feijoada and Samba: Name a better duo

As I was scrolling through instagram, I was shown an ad for an event hosted by one of the more famous samba schools in Rio—Mangueira. These are the perks of arriving in a city early, your algorithm starts blessing you with events you otherwise would miss. This event peaked my interest for two reasons—feijoada