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Curating Experiences

Every now and then we have to stop and think about how grateful we are to have gotten into the business of curating experiences through TOCA Events. Uniting people together through entertainment and the beauty of other cultures is certainly the perfect formula for helping make life so rich and varied. We...

Bossa Nova Then and Now

Who among you haven't hear the song "The Girl from Ipanema?"  Very few, we are sure, as the song has been ubiquitous ever since it was created by bossa nova king, Antonio Carlos Jobim. With its cool, laid back sound enhanced by the whispery voice...

The Burgeoning Dance Scene in Cuba

Having recently returned from an inspiring trip to Cuba, we were deeply affected by the spirit of the people there.  Their profound love of life, indomitable spirit, and a fierce energy filled with the joy and lust for making the most of each day is ubiquitous in...

Dining Out of Our Comfort Zone

Dining out of our comfort zone often occurs when we're traveling to places where we are unfamiliar with the language.  Trying out foods and flavors  on a hunch or recommendation  is one of the best ways to discover the nuances of a culture, as well as to...

A Few Thoughts on Travel

As most of our readers already know, we at TOCA are full-blown travelers. We are so aware of how the farther we get from home, the greater perspective we gain on who we are and how we handle life. Travel helps to shake us up...

Gallery Weekend in Berlin

Back in the 1920's, Berlin was the unequivocal capital of arts and culture in Germany.  Movements like Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) and Secession, along with artists such as Max Beckmann, Käthe Kollwitz, and Edvard Munch, were a part of a scene that drew some of the most...

The Quintessential Fashion of Rio

There's something in the air in Rio de Janeiro that no other city on earth shares. It is a combination of the deep and burning sensuality that comes from the city's history, combining  Portuguese, French, and African roots with an electrified atmosphere that the landscape itself...

Touching the World

For followers of TOCA Events it comes as no surprise that we have the travel bug. And, as it is with ardent travelers, we know that our passion is contagious. No wonder so many of our clients choose to host their events in the exotic locations...

The Seaside Town of Sitges

There is nothing more wonderful than becoming familiar with parts unknown! At TOCA we love the excitement and mystery of travel, and making discoveries that we can share with our readers is just another way we can help to expand borders. Our TOCA Events Brand Interface...

The Magic of December in Berlin

Most of our team at TOCA agrees that Berlin is an absolute favorite destination, especially during the winter season. We know that many are daunted when thinking of going to a northern European city in December, where skies are mostly grey and temperatures drop down...