MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE SÃO PAULO
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Exploring São Paulo’s Municipal Market

As soon as anyone I interacted with knew I was visiting the market, they encouraged me to visit the Hocca Bar, a São Paulo tradition, which is original creator of the city’s famous codfish pastry (pastel de bacalhau) an iconic dish that’s part of São Paulo’s cultural heritage.

Posted in Europe London UK

Wherever I lay my hat

Wherever I lay my hat I’m from everywhere and nowhere, I don’t call anywhere home. The same year I was born,…

Posted in Europe London UK

Chasing the Dragon in London

According to visitlondon.com “London’s Chinese New Year celebrations are the largest outside Asia. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people…

Jesus starving for 40 days
Posted in Europe UK

40 days and 40 Nights

40 days and 40 nights. 40 is a magical biblical number. It is also the same duration as my business trip to London. “A 40-something time period, whether days, months, or years is ALWAYS a period of testing, trial, probation, or chastisement”

Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Impressive Cathedral da Se, Scary Location

Religious Focal Point It’s walking distance from Liberdade to the Cathedral da Se. The great thing about Cathedrals is they…

Sao Paulo Brazil market goods in Liberdade
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Feira da Liberdade, São Paulo

Sunday Sightseeing It’s Sunday, and I keep hearing about the fabulous markets in São Paulo.  I’m tired from my flight, but…

Rua Oscar Freire Sao Paulo Brazil Shoe Shop
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Melissa: The Art of Shoes in Brazil

Sao Paulo’s Melissa Galeria merges the retro-futuristic ’60 vibe, with Barbie girl glamour & the convenience of on-line browsing into 1 modern retail experience. If you’re a shoe-girl – this should pique your interest.

MASP Area Ave Paulista Brazil
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São Paulo Phone Booth Street Art

Call parade art installation in Sao Paulo Brazil using Hood Phone Booths as the canvas. My favourite was “Live Connected” by Juarez Fagundes on Avenue Paulista. This has to make you smile!

Brazil Sao Paulo
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Perceptions of São Paulo Brazil

Before my 1st business trip to Brazil, I decided to research my destination. Although initial perceptions were about carnivals and jungle, the reality of Sao Paulo turned out to be a little more different.

Oxford Street Christmas Lights, London 2011
Posted in London UK

Soho Days and Oxford Street Stroll

Feature Image: Oxford Street Lights Refuel at the Soho Hotel I was only staying in London for 2 days, and…

2011 Oxford Street Christmas Lights London UK
Posted in London UK

Black Cabs and Chrismas Lights in London

I always look forward to my London-arrival black cab rides. It’s a great way to ease myself back into the familiarity of my old stomping ground, and to see if I can pass for a local — after all these years in the States. I usually get sussed!