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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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Carnival in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil – The wildest parties on the planet!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by agogo22

Every year, five days before Ash Wednesday and prior to Lent, Brazil celebrates its most outrageous party of the year welcoming thousands of guests who want to experience the biggest carnival in the world. While Rio de Janeiro is often … Continue reading →

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Manchester: New Year, New Restaurants

Posted on January 3, 2016 by agogo22

Being a massive foodie I thought the best way to start the year off is with a blogpost on new(ish) restaurant openings in my hometown, Manchester. I’m so happy lots of great restaurant chains from down south are starting to migrate … Continue reading →

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7 Things I Never Knew About… Until I Moved To England

Posted on December 28, 2015 by agogo22

I was pleasantly surprised that there are actually a lot of things people haven’t talked much about related to life in England, and I racked up this list in no time. (I mean really, yes chips are called crisps, and … Continue reading →

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Brazil always drumming my heart

Posted on December 20, 2015 by agogo22

Today, I woke up to the sounds of the Bateria which was the perfect alarm to get me up in the morning. As carnival draws closer this will be a very familiar sound as samba schools take to the streets … Continue reading →

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