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“Samba, Samba” – Tales From the Lens

Encarnacion has nothing to envy Rio. The paraguayan carnival is much noisier and offers more skin than Rio… according to us it is also much more affordable and less touristy. Source: “Samba, Samba” – Tales From the Lens

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Brazil’s Terra Ronca Caves Look Incredible (10 Photos) «TwistedSifter

In São Domingos, Brazil, you will discover one of the largest collections of caves and grottoes in South America Source: Brazil’s Terra Ronca Caves Look Incredible (10 Photos) «TwistedSifter

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Ordsall Chord – Network Rail

As part of our plan to improve rail travel in the north of England, we’re building a viaduct to link Manchester’s Victoria, Oxford Road and Piccadilly stations Since October 2015, work has been taking place on the Ordsall Chord. This will … Continue reading

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Traveling Landscapes: Miniature Ecosystems Tucked Inside Vintage Suitcases by Kathleen Vance | Colossal

As part of her ongoing series titled Traveling Landscapes, New York-based artist Kathleen Vance constructs entire landscapes inside of old steamer trunks and repurposed luggage. Many of the pieces incorporate real running water, soil, and living plant life to form … Continue reading

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A Timelapse Video Of Ordsall Bridge Replacement Over Christmas 2016 — The Anonymous Widower

I have created a post of this video, to make it easy to find. I was pointed to the video from this page from Place North West. via A Timelapse Video Of Ordsall Bridge Replacement Over Christmas 2016 — The Anonymous … Continue reading

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The Geography of Connection — Discover

“There’s a lot happening in the world right now that would lead us to believe how disconnected we are from each other — but if this map says anything, I believe it’s that connection is real, alive, and important to … Continue reading

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A Festival of Flaming Failures | Meara Hamidiani

In March, the orange trees that line the narrow stone streets of Valencia shade small children as they toy with explosives. Later, the city is set ablaze. The sidewalks are covered with remnants of… Source: A Festival of Flaming Failures … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Walk this way

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#Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin

Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. via 500px http://ift.tt/1qvxMhq via #Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin

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Japanese Cherry Blossom Cakes

This post is coming a little late in the season now that the last of the cherry blossoms have finally all fallen, but I still can’t help but do one last sakura-themed post! I had always been interested in trying … Continue reading

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