The post-Carnaval aftermath
When Brazil’s New Year begins in earnest
Feb 22 • ParadaInglesa
The brief wondrous life of the Carnaval novelty song
Examining one of Brazil’s weirdest yearly quirks
Feb 15 • ParadaInglesa
Carnaval of sorts
It’s the greatest party on earth - so why am I always making other plans?
Feb 8 • ParadaInglesa
It ain't hard to pas-tel
On the mind-boggling dexterity behind Brazil’s favourite street food snack
Feb 1 • ParadaInglesa

January 2026

Why the Oscars are the new World Cup in Brazil
And why you should never cross the country’s online film fans
Jan 25 • ParadaInglesa
The Facey-booky Dilemma
Why dropping English words into Brazilian conversations can be fraught with peril
Jan 18 • ParadaInglesa
The Great (Latin) American Novela
Analysing a distinctly Brazilian cultural phenomenon
Jan 10 • ParadaInglesa
I solemnly swear...
Who swears better – Brits or Brazilians? Well it bloody depends, doesn’t it.
Jan 7 • ParadaInglesa

December 2025

The Leftovers
Examining the Great Brazilian Tupperware Ritual
Dec 28, 2025 • ParadaInglesa
Last Christmas, I gave you my... mayonnaise?!
The quirks and carbs of Brazilian Christmas dinner
Dec 23, 2025 • ParadaInglesa
The Wire
In defense of Brazil's much-maligned overground phone lines
Dec 21, 2025 • ParadaInglesa
Take me home, Bruno & Marrone
Why the sertanejo superstars are Brazil’s answer to… the Happy Mondays?
Dec 14, 2025 • ParadaInglesa
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