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The traditional foods of a country can say a lot about their culture, and it’s not different in Brazil. Each region of this big country has different dishes, but it’s not difficult to find everything almost everywhere. The Brazilian desserts…

Originally posted on sunshine and celandines:
The bridge next to The Lass O Gowrie was the site of the Oldest ‘Pissotiere’ Can you think of a more unusual way to spend a few pennies ( Tee Hee ) ?than booking…

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…

Celebrating the joy of pastry and filling, British Pie Week has to be up there as one of the best national awareness events. We’ve chosen our favourite places to get a pie within walking distance of our Northern Quarter office.…

Originally posted on Jarnedd travel blog:
After 7 months traveling around Brazil, visiting 22 of the 26 states, this is my top 12 places I would recommend you to visit in Brazil. Vila Velha/Victoria I had just one day to…

Originally posted on Our European Blog:
In countries throughout the world, the start of Lent is celebrated in unique and interesting ways. The UK has Pancake Day, the US has Marti Gras and Belgium has Carnival. Binche, in the south…

Originally posted on Stories from the Museum Floor:
Inspired by yesterday’s celebrations of World Book Day, today’s post by Becca from the Visitor Team at Manchester Museum takes a closer look at the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead…  World…

Originally posted on Stories from the Museum Floor:
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, today’s post by Fang from the Visitor Team, is all about love! And for more about the objects and collections at Manchester Museum, have a look at…