“When you react, you don’t give your mind the time to get filled with emotions. You are devoid of anger, fear, and frustration; you are simply moving.” Saulo Ribeiro Friday, August 24th 2018. Another exciting seminar today at the World Master Championship! See, I have a book by the man who wrote the Jiu-Jitsu University,…
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Ancoats in Manchester City Centre is quickly becoming one of my favourite places to go to for food. A lot of development is happening at the moment with new apartment buildings, townhouses and specialist food retailers emerging in the area. Yesterday I parked there and went for a walk to find somewhere to eat with…
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Cambodian food?? Never tried one before! I was intrigued when I saw a review on Facebook about a Cambodian restaurant located in Altrincham. The market in Altrincham has lots of good food, drinks and just unique things in general. Love that place, so I don’t mind going all the way there (or close to the…
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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao Tzu Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. The World Master Championship has finally begun. I had to leave the very comfy bed at the Venetian (part 2) for a more convenient and budget-friendlier hotel nearer to the championship venue. The Westgate. From Venetian, I took…
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“The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” Henry David Thoreau In all my 30+ years of living… I have never been on a solo holiday. I go abroad on my own sure but at the end of the flight, I was…
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When you visit Indonesia, you must try the market snacks. In Indonesian, the term is called ‘jajanan pasar’ and the choice is plenty. For now, let’s look at what’s called keripik. Keripik or kripik means crackers or chips. There are many varieties of sweet and savoury ones made from fruits and vegetables. The street vendor…
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Originated in Java, Indonesia, Satay is a popular street food that has become a national dish. Diced/sliced pieces of meat are seasoned and then skewered with bamboo sticks. This street vendor sells chicken and goat, although Satay can have many meat variations from rabbit, to seafood or even organs such as intestines or liver.…
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Very tasty Mexican cuisine inspired restaurant. Chilango serves burritos, nachos, nudos, tacos and salads. I’m in love with the hot box from this place. Served with rice, and your choice of beans, meat, salad, sauce, cheese and guacamole. The food components are all laid out in hot containers in front of you so you can pick…
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A small, lovely independent cafe located in Levenshulme. This place has a 4.5-star rating on Trip Advisor and is known for their seasonal menu and handmade products. The menu itself is suitable for breakfast, brunch and lunch, served until 4pm. It was a Saturday afternoon, after a 2-hour session in the gym I really needed…
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I am guilty of bad snacking. Crisps, milk chocolates and cookies. I have a desk job, and I always crave something sweet to eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon aside from my normal breakfast, lunch, and fruits. I eat regularly, especially small snacks. I always think I’ll burn it off later in the gym (which I do,…
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