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Manchester, From a Northerner

Posted on March 14, 2016 by agogo22

It’s not often you get to see a city for the first time, twice. However, heading into Manchester via Wigan Wallgate on the northwestern side of Manchester is like riding through your very own geography lesson. Between the stations of … Continue reading →

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First Laboratory Evidence Explaining Zika Induced Microcephaly.

Posted on March 7, 2016 by agogo22

The first set of experiments which demonstrate how the Zika Virus manages to create microcephaly in infants have been published. Previously the link between the two was purely speculative and circumstantial, now it is beginning to be proven. The Zika … Continue reading →

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Love in times of Carnaval

Posted on February 5, 2016 by agogo22

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2015. https://travelkatphoto.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/love-in-times-of-carnaval/

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Carnaval in Recife, Brasil |Segundo

Posted on January 27, 2016 by agogo22

Last year we were full of excitement. Not just the typical thrill of joining the most beautiful party in the world, we were even more ecstatic to reunite with our friends we had met over in Barcelona. To celebrate life with … Continue reading →

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Carnaval in Encarnacion

Posted on January 27, 2016 by agogo22

I’d always thought that Carnaval was something that only happened in Rio de Janeiro but it seems it’s celebrated all across South America. I’m not sure if Carnaval celebrations predate the colonial invasions but with christianity they became a way … Continue reading →

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Who Is Alexandre Keto ?

Posted on January 22, 2016 by agogo22

Alexandre Keto is a street artist born in Sao Paulo. He started off by doing graffiti since he was influenced by the Hip Hop movement, but with a growing sense of social awareness, he realized that his art wasn’t reflective of … Continue reading →

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Six Brazilian foods you should try that aren’t barbecue

Posted on January 22, 2016 by agogo22

Last week, I wrote that Brazil is waiving its visa requirement for a few months this year, making it suddenly easier to visit the country. So if you’ve ever wanted to visit Brazil, 2016 is the time to do it. One … Continue reading →

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A quaint, colonial stay

Posted on January 19, 2016 by agogo22

Sitting outside an ice cream parlour along the cobbled streets of this colonial town our table and chairs were on the wonk, dipping into the crevices left by years of neglect as homage to its history. The crisp, white buildings … Continue reading →

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On Board Concorde

Posted on January 15, 2016 by agogo22

Manchester Airport Runway Park was our destination on an icy winter afternoon with tickets booked for a tour of Concorde. Son had heard of the supersonic beauty but that was about it. Husband and I remembered this special aircraft in her … Continue reading →

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Husband Meets Japan, An Interview

Posted on January 12, 2016 by agogo22

I couldn’t believe it when I learned my husband, Thad, would be flying back to Asia after less than two months of resettling in New York. Thad’s animated short film, Taking the Plunge, won a Student Academy Award and was … Continue reading →

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