Category Archives: General

Almost Carnival Time in Jamaica….

Originally posted on Naturally Kailey:
From my email it seems like my highly requested blogs for right now are Dancehall and Soca Playlists.   So I figured since carnival time in Jamaica is so close, I figured why not provide…

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Trapeze Artistry~

Cindy Knoke Orioles, masters of the vertical trapeze. As if, all their life, they’ve been waiting for a high sliding wire. Flying Wallendas, with no need for nets or costumes. Natures perfect performers. Cheers to you from the Holler’s high-flying … Continue reading

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Las Fallas, 2017

Originally posted on Lori Notes:
? Welcome to the climactic last five days of the weeks-long festival that has hold of Valencia all year round. Las Fallas is a big deal here, and as of November of last year, it’s…

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Fear is Not an Excuse

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#Samba4YourLife

Originally posted on #HashtagsHappen:
We’ve all heard stories of rampant crime and violence in Brazil’s larger cities. I found out, firsthand, what happens when you let your guard down and foolishly make eye contact with someone in a very crowded…

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Can’t We Just Keep All Of It? The changing face of Manchester. 

Originally posted on WorthyOnTheWeb:
I’m currently studying at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) which means that I travel into Manchester at least twice a week. On my regular stomp between Piccadilly Station and All Saints campus, I see the construction of…

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Tsukemono

Originally posted on 151A:
In the U.S., if you say “pickles,” one thinks of thin slices pressed between the buns of a hamburger or a sandwich, or crunchy spears served beside a burger and a pile of fries, or bits chopped up and…

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A foodies guide to… Brazil!

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7 Popular Street Foods to Try in Brazil

Originally posted on The Traveling Pinay:
Brazil is a tropical country and it’s the largest country in South America. It really does have it all from unique culture and the outstanding personalities of places and people. Maybe the secret lies…

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It’s Carnival Time!!

Originally posted on Foundarte :
Torres Vedras carnival Torres Vedras carnival maintains a strong traditional component, constituted by 13 large-scale allegorical floats, groups of masked revellers, typical figures wearing large carved heads, giant figures, and Zés Pereiras drumming groups, with traditional…

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