Stories

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  Art School: How to Draw a Mask

  Art on the Go ,Art School ,Culture ,Entertainment ,History
  

  Masks are a part of many celebrations around the world, namely Carnevale in Venice, Italy; Carnaval do Brazil; and

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  On Location: Dream Trips – Illustrated Travel Bucket List vol. 2

  Dream Trips ,On Location ,Travel Sketches
  

  It doesn’t matter the time of year, I’m always dreaming of another trip. Below is a continuation of my illustrated

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  Culture: A World of Flavors – Brazilian Tempero Baiano Spice Mix

  Culture ,Food
  

  Brazil’s rich and varied cuisine is a reflection of its native and immigrant population and long history of colonialism

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  Culture: Entertainment – Opera Houses of the World

  Culture ,Entertainment
  

  Growing up my father used to blare opera in his car on his way to and from work. I’d

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  Type + Place: A Free Font Inspired by the Amazon – Amazonía

  Art and Design ,Free Travel Goodies ,Typography
  

  I’m so glad hand lettering is in fashion these days! I am definitely smitten by the trend. So much so

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  Culture: Churrasco in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  Culture ,Food
  

  On our last night in Rio we went to one of Brazil’s famous churrasco restaurants for Brazilian BBQ. We

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  On Location: Iguazu Falls – Impressive Brasil vs. Intimate Argentina

  Countries to Experience ,On Location ,Travel Sketches
  

  It didn’t take long to sense the rivalry between Brasil and Argentina of which country is the best place

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  Wanderlust Bookclub: Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder and the Amazonas Theatre

  Books and Films ,Culture ,Travel Stories
  

  Although I have not traveled to Manaus, Brazil, when I read Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder, I felt immediately

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