Category Archives: General

#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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St Helena Carnival 2016: Taking Flight

Originally posted on What The Saints Did Next:
Carnival 2016 through historic Jamestown, St Helena, raising funds for local charity, Cancer Support and Awareness. This year’s theme, ‘Taking Flight’ brought out wings of all shapes and sizes. GIVE ME WINGS…

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SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL

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Samba in the voice of those who make it

Originally posted on Deep Rio:
In December 2016, TV Brasil aired a special documentary Sambas na voz de quem faz (Samba in the voice of those who make it), to celebrate National Samba Day 2016. If you want to watch it,…

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Embrace St Patrick’s Day with Manchester’s Irish celebrations

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Manchester with a full two-week schedule of events catering towards lovers of all things Irish. The 22nd annual Manchester Irish Festival takes place across the whole city. From Friends Meeting House in the city centre…

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