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The sign "dekoriert" in Germany and also in Switzerland means that there will be Fasnacht/Fasching/Karneval decoration in the venue, mostly in Restaurants and Bars. Only decoration - nothing else implied. You will find those signs on the most boring and conservative countryside family restaurants just as well as downtown bars that open at 23:00 and close at ...

I have not been to Brazil myself yet, but this is on my list, so here is what my research thus far has found. As hippietrail pointed out, the Carnaval in Rio (and in Sao Paulo) has grown to be a huge event that requires a purpose-built stadium in each city. These Carnavals are put on as big mega-parades by Samba Schools and are nowadays meant to be seen ...

Basically, there are two different kind of carnival in Germany. The one in the Rhineland, called Rhenish Carnival and the one in the Southern part of Germany, that looks similar to the Carnival in parts of Switzerland and Austria. The Rhenish Carnival is especially strong in Cologne, Mainz and Düsseldorf. In the Southern region of Germany, the Carnival is ...

"Do you just buy a ticket to Rio, book any hotel and just enjoy?" That's about exactly what I did for my visit in February 2009. Well I chose my hotel carefully - a decent hotel - search engines are your friend as are reviews. I chose a major airline as well. I booked tickets to the Sambadrome online and for one of the Samba school balls at a ticket seller ...

OK then, I'll give this a crack and modify some schedules I've found in online tours. It sounds fun. I'll allow for about a week in Bahia: Thursday 2nd Feb (this assumes 2012). Arrive in Salvador, Bahia. Check in, relax. Friday - Go see the city. There's a lot to see, and you'll start getting into the vibe for tonight. This night is the night of the ...

Yes, although it will still require a few preparations, as you'll need to join a samba school. Although you won't need to know how to samba! From BookersInternational: What you require All you require is to choose which samba school you’d like to parade with and which wing of the parade you’d like to be in. Each wing has its own costume and you can ...

Well, I am German and I know what Karneval is. To tell the truth, if a foreign guest would suggest to visit "Karneval" in Cologne, I would flinch and my face would show a freezing grin. I despise, detest, loathe Karneval in Cologne. Heartily. Still tolerable for me is visiting carneval processions. But visiting a "standard carneval" session is like ...