A surge of energy is pulsing across Brazil, building into a wave of celebration that crests today, the official last day of the annual Carnaval celebration. Link

“You said you wanted me to take you to the most authentically Brazilian place I know,” he says. “What could be more authentically Brazilian than the best coxinha in town?”

What makes this year’s high-tech updates noteworthy, experts say, is that they cater to all performance levels — from wobbly beginners to backcountry chargers. Link