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Exploring Manchester’s canals
How about traveling in Manchester by boat? It’s not a boat, it’s a water taxi – WAXI. It’s a different way of traveling, a leisurely boat with great views. But where have these canals come from? “Before 1700, most British inland waterways had been built by aristocratic landowners to carry agricultural products in southern England. However, in that year a new waterway opened that was … Continue reading Exploring Manchester’s canals
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Cloud 23
Meet the best panoramic view in Manchester. To celebrate a special occasion 😉 , I went to Cloud 23, the sky bar located on the 23rd floor of Beetham Tower (talked about it already). The place has the best 360º view over Manchester. The hotel has a dedicated high-speed lift just for the bar that does the ride in less than 1 min. It is also … Continue reading Cloud 23
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Umami – the fifth taste
We all know the 4 basic tastes – sweet, salty, bitter and sour. But what if there is a fifth taste? It’s called Umami – a japanese word for “deliciousness”. The fifth taste – with distinctive qualities of aroma and mouthfeel can be perceived through taste receptors specific to the aminoacid L-glutamate. It is also the name of an Oriental Restaurant located in Oxford Road in Manchester … Continue reading Umami – the fifth taste
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How are the inhabitants of Manchester called?
How are the people of Manchester called? If you’re thinking something like Manchesterians, think again. New Yorkers, Londoners, is the term to define inhabitants of New York and London, respectively. So people of manchester should be Manchesterians? The people of this special city could not go by any regular name. It had to be something different. Something that reflects the people’s genuine character, their confidence … Continue reading How are the inhabitants of Manchester called?
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Mobike
Mobike takes bike sharing to another level!!!! Manchester is the first city outside Asia hosting this “dockless and cash-free bike share” service. Mobike is suitable for short trips – you just need to find a bike; Unlock it by scanning the QR code with the app.How much? £0,50 per 30 min, plus a one-time refundable deposit of £29 for new costumers joining during July, then … Continue reading Mobike
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Liverpool
This weekend I had the opportunity to discover Liverpool. I experienced the sights, sounds and smells, the unmistakable scouse accent and saw the emblematic Liver Bird spread throughout the city. The Liver Bird: this mysterious emblem of Liverpool – For 700 years the symbol of Liverpool has been a bird holding something in its beak. This symbol came to be known as the Liver Bird. It … Continue reading Liverpool
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Meet Dolores Long
Today´s story started eight decades ago. The 1930´s were troubled times, a dreadful economic crisis swept the whole world triggered by the 1929 stock market crash (sounds familiar, doesn’t it?), forcing millions to harsh life conditions. Feeding off people´s despair, intolerant movements were growing by the day throughout Europe, using ethnical and religious minorities as scapegoats. This is the background in which we find young … Continue reading Meet Dolores Long
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Unicorn Grocery
This wholefood grocery store, sells everything the environmentally shopper could wish for. There’s also a wide range of dairy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free items. The website and the store have recipes to share with visitors. “Unicorn has what is probably the North West’s largest choice of organic fruit and veg. We focus on regionally produced, seasonal fruit and vegetables and we are always careful which growers … Continue reading Unicorn Grocery
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Jasmine
Would you like to try Middle Eastern Cuisine in Manchester? Jasmine is an arabic restaurant located in Chorlton, opened until 11:00 pm. It´s traditional menu with amazing flavours, will take you on a syneasthetic ride. I went for a “Spicy Jasmine Chicken”, and finished with a baklawa and arabic coffee. Why don’t you try it? Continue reading Jasmine
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Vapiano
“Chi va piano va sano e va lontano” Italian proverb Vapiano is a nice surprise. The italian saying means more haste less speed . If you want to have a italian-like meal, choose Vapiano. The place is an amazing three floored building located in the Corn Exchange. The food is very good and you don’t have to wait. You have the opportunity to see the … Continue reading Vapiano
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Alan Turing
Alan Turing Memorial is located in Sackville Park Street, M1 and was unveiled in 2001, at the heart of city. Turing, a hero of the World War II Bletchley Park codebreakers, came to Manchester and helped to found one of the world’s first computers ( a copy of which is located at MOSI – Museum Of Science and Industry). Alan Turing Memorial is located in Sackville … Continue reading Alan Turing
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Chapter One
“When I open a book to Chapter One, and read that first opening line I get a little magical tingle, and it rings true that “Books are a sort of portable magic”. Stephen King This is my favorite place in Northern Quarter. Chapter One is the combination of a bookshop and cofeeshop. I absolutely recommend the tea and the cakes whilst enjoying a good book. … Continue reading Chapter One
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Gardenia Festival
Gardenia is a music festival that presents fresh and unsigned sounds and is located in Hulme Community Garden Centre, a not for profit community led organisation and charity. The stages were located in different parts of this amazing garden ( one in the greenhouse ) . This year the festival had two full days of music on three stages. I became acquainted about the festival after … Continue reading Gardenia Festival
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#WeStandTogether
After the event of 22nd of May, the city is slowly getting back to normal. Streets are heavily policed, some streets are closed, you feel that everytime a noise is louder than expected, everyone shivers. Today I have decided to showmy support to the city and the macunians with a work of Qubek in Stevenson Square ( Northern Quarter). A picture is worth a thousand words! … Continue reading #WeStandTogether
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Affleck’s
Formerly Affleck’s Palace, is stated ‘as an emporium of eclecticism, a totem of indie commerce in Manchester’ When you enter the Victorian red-brick building, you’ll find a different shopping experience where you can buy from top hats to tattoos. Outside, the building is decorated with artwork, the unique silver tree at the side of Aflleck’s was installed in 2011, and a notice in the main entrance … Continue reading Affleck’s
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MadLab
This post is my tribute to MadLab – the wonderful work of making IT accessible for common mortals. This non-profit organization based on Northern Quarter, Manchester, is ran by a group of IT experts that decided to simplify IT and social media. Whether you´re a tech geek or a newbie, here you´ll find a wide range of trainings and workshops suitable for you. If you want to know … Continue reading MadLab
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Women rising up!
I recently tried to find female statues in Manchester but found that from the city’s 17 statues only one is female: Queen Victoria in Piccadilly Gardens. What do you think of this? So I was thinking do you have to be a queen to have a statue in this city?? Then I find that it has been an independently funded campaign WoManchester conceiving a project … Continue reading Women rising up!
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Imperial War Museum
I have a special interest in museums and this is a special one! Not only the architecture fascinates me but also the fact that is purpose-built.The Imperial War museum was founded in 1917 to record the impact of war in individual people – to tell the stories of men, women and children who have been affected by war. The building was redesigned in 1997 by Daniel … Continue reading Imperial War Museum
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Porto – Portugal
Today my post is also written in portuguese – my native language. Because today is a special day in Portugal, I am sending a kiss to all the mothers, all the portuguese people and to my wonderful country that is shown by a mesmerizing view of Porto. Have a wonderful sunday everyone! Hoje o post é também em Português – a minha língua materna! Por hoje … Continue reading Porto – Portugal
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Beetham Tower
The Beetham Tower or ‘Hilton Tower’ is the highest building in Manchester and the 7th tallest building in England. It was designed by Ian Simpson that actually lives in the top floor penthouse and occupies the the two top floors of the building. It was completed in 2006 and received several awards for it’s design and architecture. Mancunians call it ‘Hilton Tower’ because of the Hilton … Continue reading Beetham Tower
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“The pictures flirt with caricature”
“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter” Oscar Wilde, Portrait of Dorian Gray I became acquainted with Bruce Gilden’s work in Manchester Art Gallery, where his work takes part in the “ Strange and Familiar” exhibition ( in display until 7 May 2017). At the first glance you have a feeling of grotesque figures that … Continue reading “The pictures flirt with caricature”
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Victoria Station
Manchester Victoria railway station is the city’s second largest mainline railway station and one of nine Metrolink tram stops within the city zone. It lies to the north of the city centre on Hunts Bank, close to Manchester Cathedral.The station predominantly hosts local and regional services to destinations in Northern England. (Source: Wikipedia) All aboard!! Continue reading Victoria Station
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Federal Café & Bar
I am on a quest to find the best expresso in Manchester! Today I have tried Federal Cafe’s . As a bonus I found they have the famous portuguese delicacy custard tart aka “nata” – I can assure you is “the real deal”. Federal Café & Bar is located in the Northern Quarter; The staff is very friendly and the place is cosy. I absolutely recommend … Continue reading Federal Café & Bar
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Fred Aldous
Fred Aldous is located in the Northern Quarter. This 128 years old brand is specialized in Arts & Crafts. They also have classrooms, photo studio and bookshop. Fred Aldous states “Helping people make things since 1886. We stock everything you need to make anything you want.” Discover more about Fred Aldous. . Continue reading Fred Aldous
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Manchester Art Gallery
My absolute favourite museum in Manchester! The MAG (Manchester Art Gallery) is a publicly owned gallery space. Located in Mosley Street it was first opened in 1824, the exhibition space now occupies three buildings, the oldest of which was designed by Sir Charles Barr and remains Grade I listed; it was originally home to the Royal Manchester Institution. The gallery houses a civic art collection which includes works … Continue reading Manchester Art Gallery
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‘Let’s Fill This Town with Artists”
‘Let’s Fill This Town with Artists” is the motto written in the façade of the Cass Art store in the Northern Quarter. If you are looking for creativity, Machester has plenty to enjoy on street level. Whenever you turn the corner, a new alfresco art pops out! Have a closer look! Continue reading ‘Let’s Fill This Town with Artists”
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The Lowry
The magnificent award-winning building is located alongside Salford Quays. The Lowry Galleries showcase changing exhibitions by one of Britain’s best loved artists, LS Lowry – Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) studied painting and drawing in the evenings at the Municipal College of Art (1905–15), and at Salford School of Art (1915–25), while working as a rent collector during the day.Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the … Continue reading The Lowry
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Mr Sadler – The Daredevil
James Sadler (ballonist) Sadler worked as a pastry chef in the family business, The Lemon Hall Refreshment House, a small shop in Oxford. Sadler was the second person to make a balloon ascent in England, very soon after the Tuscan Vincent Lunardi’s flight on 15 September 1784 in the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company at Moorfields. Although a celebrity in his own time, Sadler … Continue reading Mr Sadler – The Daredevil
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Central Library
Ths is the transformed Central library. The rebirth of an iconic and much loved building that insures taht it is enjoyed by visitors from all corner of the world. “Read, enjoy and succeed” The Read Manchester is a campaign to promote reading and boost literacy throughout the city. Enjoy your reading Continue reading Central Library
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Victoria Baths: Manchester’s Water Palace
Victoria Baths is a Edwardian swimming pool and Turkish Baths complex, opened in 1906. It is closed since 1993 awaiting for restoration. Take a look at their website and become a friend to help restore its past glory Continue reading Victoria Baths: Manchester’s Water Palace
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Sightseeing
Ancoats Ancoats is an inner city area of Manchester, North West England, next to the Northern Quarter and the northern part of Manchester city centre. Ancoats became a cradle of the Industrial Revolution and has been called “the world’s first industrial suburb”. Continue reading Sightseeing
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Neapolitan pizza at Rudy’s
Neapolitan pizza at Rudy’s Rudy’s is located in Ancoats – Manchester. Amazing pizza and good expresso. It nearly tasted like portuguese coffee. Well done Rudy’s !!! Continue reading Neapolitan pizza at Rudy’s
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Welcome to Manchester
The first day was a mix of emotions.Leaving my country and bring my life in 3 bags. I was excited but also aprehensive. This is a restart; Continue reading Welcome to Manchester
National Football Museum
I have decided to visit the National Football Museum mainly because there was an exhibition about Pelé. I am not a huge fan of football but we can’t deny the importance of the king sport in the world. This museum preserves the football heritage and houses some important pieces of the game’s history. The museum is located in the Urbis building – an astonishing glass … Continue reading National Football Museum
Let’s try something different? Gyoza
My favorite starter from unami ( the restaurant I’ve spoked before) is “king prawn gyoza” – deep fried dumplings with chopped prawns and spring onion – if at first it was just a guess, now is definitely a winner. Gyoza originated in China (where they are called jiaozi), but have become a very popular dish in Japan. So, since Manchester is the city of … Continue reading Let’s try something different? Gyoza
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