Its by far the best holiday i had after traveling to hundreds of destinations in the world!
To actually participate in the carnival, Salvador in Bahia is definitely the place to be! Parades of live bands on big tall floats roll through the city and endless crowds follow along dancing and drinking. People from all over Brazil travel to Bahia for carnival, which is more authentic and local. check some of the carnival pics: http://www.tinatong.com/salvador-carnival/

Carnival in Rio is more touristy as apposed to Carnival in Bahia, Rio’s parade is magnificent, but you sit and watch the parade, some dance with crowd in limited seating area, i would much prefer to be on the street of Bahia dancing with the crowd. but i did enjoy Rio, so far the only city i’d say thats more beautiful than sydney - beautiful scenery, beautiful people, stunning beaches, great food and night life. Pics at: http://www.tinatong.com/rio-pictures/. i heard its also a great time to be in Rio on New Year Eve beach party, i’d love to be there and traveling around brazil or Sth. America till Feb for the next carnival!

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