mberigan
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
366
About me
American
Lives in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Speaks Portuguese, English
Registration: 21 January 2020
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Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
@Itoby955Sorry, I was comparing Brazil to USA. Comparing Brazil to Portugal concerning this particular health situation, well I'm not the right person to provide that perspective. Many Brazilians rely entirely on public health and many find it ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Thanks for that NewBrazil.I'm 18 days into recovery from a knee arthroplasty. It is my second. I'm already walking (limited) without a crutch. I love the medical service that I received here in João Pessoa.My experience isn't really about ... Read More
How Do You Measure Your Property in Brazil by roddiesho
Admittedly I spent a half-hour on this, so I thought I would ask for help. Being very ahead of the time I wanted to record how much property we have since at some point we would hand it over to our daughter. I was hoping to translate that to acres, ...
@roddiesho ... The problem in the countryside is that the title paperwork is often not completed........ - @Peter ItamaracaTitle paperwork might not even exist and of a given piece of property, there might be often large extended family claims on ... Read More
Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast. by ltoby955
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions?
So, the question of "safe" is subject to many factors. I've been coming to the northeastern coast (southeast as well) since 1981 and have lived in the northeast's interior since 2009 - I "feel" pretty safe all of the time, perhaps even more than ... Read More
This is for US citizens my question by NewBrazil
USA Marco Rubio just rejected all of the Head of Brazilian Superior Court Judge Visa to the USA along with his other colleagues and family members. My concern is will this Judge who does seem to run the Country retaliate. He could by rejecting all ...
@NewBrazilI would be way more worried about being a resident non-citizen in the USA than somebody with the same status here in Brazil at the moment. There are so many examples of masked unmarked authorities taking people from the streets without ... Read More
Road safety in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Brazil as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Brazil, whether ...
@Peter Itamaraca "It is interesting to hear Americans bemoan about no turn on right...." Here in Campina Grande going right after a stop is no problem. Who stops in the first place!!??? 😗"...of course, drive on the correct side of the ... Read More
Greetings to all here by Will Hewitt
Hey º£½ÇÂÒÂ× People,Hope this finds you all in good spirits. I’m [William]. I’ve spent the last four years diving into life in Rio and Fortaleza, and I’m super excited to join the ride here with all of you. I’m a massive ...
@Will HewittWhat kind of vehicle depends entirely onwhat kind of traveling you do. If you're going to stick close to cities where parts and service are easy then more exotic vehicles are OK. If you're going to be far from parts/service then you need ... Read More
Greetings to all here by Will Hewitt
Hey º£½ÇÂÒÂ× People,Hope this finds you all in good spirits. I’m [William]. I’ve spent the last four years diving into life in Rio and Fortaleza, and I’m super excited to join the ride here with all of you. I’m a massive ...
Just found a book hidden amongst the other books - by Silvio Amorim, "Por dentro da Transamazônica: Uma viagem ao coração da floresta," 2012. Silvio did the trip on a motorcycle. Read More
Greetings to all here by Will Hewitt
Hey º£½ÇÂÒÂ× People,Hope this finds you all in good spirits. I’m [William]. I’ve spent the last four years diving into life in Rio and Fortaleza, and I’m super excited to join the ride here with all of you. I’m a massive ...
@Pablo888 Jericocoara used to be a must-stop on the old "hippie route" days of the 60s-80s. I'm sure that things are all so different in the region today but back in the early 80s we were told to avoid Jericocoara because of some illness that was ... Read More
Greetings to all here by Will Hewitt
Hey º£½ÇÂÒÂ× People,Hope this finds you all in good spirits. I’m [William]. I’ve spent the last four years diving into life in Rio and Fortaleza, and I’m super excited to join the ride here with all of you. I’m a massive ...
Offroad travel exists on all levels here in Brazil. There are the weekenders that head to drive (often illegally) across sandy ocean shores (with bad effects on coastal systems). There are those that simply live off of the main roads in the ... Read More
SUS for Dummies by alan279
I need to learn what services SUS offers and how to navigate the bureaucracy. Can anyone point me to a "SUS for Dummies"?Thanks.Alan
@Peter ItamaracaI did try it (Apis) years ago but it didn't do anything for me. Read More
Why Not Wear Flip-Flops in Brazil? by Pablo888
For the fashionistas of the group - why not wear flip flops? I have been "warned" not to wear flip flops on my Rio visit. Why?I do not like wearing flip flops - I prefer clogs - but why is it not fashionable to wear flip flops? There are a great ...
I live in a place (interior PB) where informal footwear has almost always been some kind of sandal, usually made of leather but often with a rubber sole (often tire tread). Then (60+ years ago) one of our larger city employers, Alpargatas, Havaianas ... Read More
Retiree Need Dating Contract by Mark Blonde
Thinking of retiring in Brazil (Pipa) and living with an older Brazilian woman. We both have separate assets we want to protect for our children, also not wanting alimony etc. if it doesn't work out. Not looking for a "Stable Union." I've read we ...
@Mark BlondeI have to admit that I'd never heard of this, a contract between "ficantes." So I looked around and I found the following on the appropriate site for such things (in Portuguese, of course): ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I’m looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucessão and herança matters in Brazil (what you’d call estate planning in the U.S., although I’m ...
@zensTrustworthy lawyers come mainly via good connections, often family connections. Best of luck to you in finding somebody that meets your needs.mberigan in PB Read More
Need help finding health insurance and an apartment by daniel2489
I'm a retiree from Switzerland and would like to live in João Pessoa starting in August. I'm looking for someone to help me 1) find health insurance in Brazil and 2) find an apartment. Who can help or knows someone who can?Daniel
Hi Daniel2489!I've already pointed out the UNIMED-JP positive points and hopefully some others can provide alternative options for your insurance needs in João Pessoa!!mberigan Read More