Jim
@jimeluiz
American expat in Brazil
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American
Lives in Niterói
Registration: 16 August 2009
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Brazilian food, boring??? by James
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l22/Ricgoes/LEITOA001.jpg I was amused, to say the very least, by a recent article in another [unnamed] website for expats in Brazil, complaining about how boring and bland Brazilian food is. At the same time I was ...
I admire your "glass-half-full" view of Brazilian cuisine. I volunteer at an "Atelier de Gastronomia" here in Niterói that features a large stable of professional chefs preparing foods that inspire home cooks. In many ways, ... Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
Yeah, rc, gringos tend to have too much time on their hands and plenty to gripe about. This is not unique to this fine site. It happens in most "expat" groups (check the ones on Facebook for some really depressing chatter). I think folks ... Read More
Homeschooling by Melodynava
I read that homeschooling was illegal in Brazil. Does that apply to Americans as well. We will be there on missionary visas, if that makes a difference. Thanks so much for your help.
Why, why would you think the law applies to everyone but "Americans?" Gotta shake that perspective if you are going to get a handle on living abroad... There are many positive socializing reasons children do well to be enrolled in a school in the ... Read More
jobs for english speakers in Rio?? by bluebirdbowe
Hi guys, im keen to find out if there are any websites or recruiters who gave jobs for english speaking professional in Rio. I am an irish female, late 20s with 10 years experience in all areas or the hotel, bar, nightclub and restaurant trade at a ...
Do you have the legal right to work in Brazil? Read More
companion visa by IsabelleG
Hello I am French and my boyfriend is Brasilian. We met each other in Dublin 2 years ago. We are actually looking for a way to allow me to stay in Brasil. Everybody advise us to get married - but I am only 25 yo and I don t really want to get ...
Wait -- don't get married just yet. Federal law in Brazil inclludes a visa option for those in a "Stable Union" - gay or straight. You do not need to be married, you just have to prove you are in a stable union (and that your Brazilian partner is ... Read More
Engineering englishman looking for information on firms in Brazil by liam_h_05
hi guys, hope your all well, ill start by saying im a 20 year old mechanical engineering student, an im looking for a work placement for a year. ive noticed there are quite a few engineers here in the ex-pat blog community, i would like to ask ...
You could try monitoring this site: learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/list/country/brazil/ Good luck. Jim qualidadedevida-jim.blogspot.com/ Read More
Advice for someone moving to Macae, Brazil by bvb4185
My company has asked me to take a position in Macae. I currently reside in Houston and my wife and I expect to be making the move within the next few months. I have traveled to Macae several times before on business but if there are one or two ...
Rio das Ostras is a bit far. You are not moving to Brazil to recreate the commuting stress of the States, I presume. ;-) I can't say exactly, but I had a conversation with an expat who's husband works in Macaé (different person than the one ... Read More
Advice for someone moving to Macae, Brazil by bvb4185
My company has asked me to take a position in Macae. I currently reside in Houston and my wife and I expect to be making the move within the next few months. I have traveled to Macae several times before on business but if there are one or two ...
I would encourage you to learn Portuguese, even if you will be working in English and spending a lot of time with expats speaking English. Also, you may want to consider living outside of Macae in a neighboring town for a better quality of life. ... Read More
Where to purchase blank CD-Rs or CD-RWs in Rio de Janeiro by DCJames
Hello to All: My name is James and I just joined this blog. Can anyone advise me as to specific stores in Rio where one can purchase blank Sony CDs (CD-R or CD-RW) for recording music. A friend who lives outside of Rio tells me that he can never ...
Any Caçula store has what you want. cacula.com/enderecosRioDeJaneiro.aspx Read More
Living in la cidade maravilhosa... by bceli
When it doesnt rain!!!! I'm introducing myself here. I'm Celia, spanish, living in Rio since May. I'm used to be an expat in many places, as due to my work, I have been living in many countries. I see Rio is different from other places as it's ...
bceli - one great resource for everything going on in the City is the Official Rio Guide, produced by Rio's tourism agency. Check it out here (there is an English version) http://www.rioguiaoficial.com.br/ Also, be sure to download the monthly ... Read More
Hi all Ex Pats: need advice before I move there by nickbear
Hi, I'm considering living and working in Rio next year and hoped I could meet one or two of you already doing that. Maybe you've got some tips for me, or some warnings! It would be great to meet up for a coffee and a chat. I'm visiting Brasil from ...
Be careful. Are you making a job transfer? Do you have a job already in the bag? You were not specific. Finding gainful employment is first: illegal if you do not have the proper visa, and second: extreamly difficult if you don't have an advance ... Read More
do you recommend me to bring my furniture or buy new ones once arrive? by Lilo09
Hi there,I'll be moving to Rio in 2 months, i'm living in Dubai and I don't know if bring with me all my furniture or sell it and buy new ones there, could you please help me? Thx Gee
In our case moving things like clothes washer, stove, etc. did not seem like a good idea because we have friends who did this and then got stuck when things needed to be repaired. They had to get friends back home mail parts to them in Brazil. ... Read More
do you recommend me to bring my furniture or buy new ones once arrive? by Lilo09
Hi there,I'll be moving to Rio in 2 months, i'm living in Dubai and I don't know if bring with me all my furniture or sell it and buy new ones there, could you please help me? Thx Gee
It really depends... Quality furniture here is REALLY expensive. The more affordable stuff is crap, unfortunately. Also, the good stuff tends to be HUGE and ill-suited to smaller apartments. That said, shipping is expensive - be sure to inquire ... Read More
Is there anyone knows about free class to learn how to talk in... by bing
I'm living in Sao Paulo,and I want to know about free class to learn Portuguese.In Japan,have lot's of places having free classes for foreigners,that they can joined to learn how to read,write and talk in Nihongo (Japanese language).Some Japanese ...
I live in Rio de Janeiro. The university site is here http://www.uerj.br/modulos/kernel/home.php There is certainly a similar university in SP. Good luck. Read More
Moving to Brazil (Sao Paulo) by jreid0
Hello, I am an American who has been dating a brazilian girl for almost 2 years. I am going to be moving down to Sao Paulo to be with her and try to get established. After visiting Brazil a year ago I fell in love with the country/culture and have ...
This site is of, by and for expats living in São Paulo. It will get you started in a big way. gringoes.com Also, there are many blogs produced by expats that include detailed descriptions of our experiences making the move, learning the language, ... Read More