kevinmiller1957
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
38
About me
American
Lives in GoiĆĀ¢nia, GoiĆ&
Registration: 08 January 2024
Activity
Amazon River Cruise by john8670
Has anyone here ever tried an Amazon River cruise thatās multiple days? I stumbled across one thatās called the āGrand Amazon Expeditionā that is out of Manaus. Iām going to assume this is similar to ocean cruises where ...
@abthree That cruise looks amazing, have you taken that cruise? Read More
Brit moving to Brazil with minimal Portuguese by Terri Forward
Hi, I am a Brit, currently living in Singapore, where i met my current boyfriend, who is Brazilian. His contract in Singapore came to an end at the start of the year and i am now looking at the possibility of moving to Brazil. Unfortunately i dont ...
@Terri Forward Hi Terry,I married a Brazilian, and moved to Brazil almost exactly a year ago. While I have learned some Portuguese, such as going to the market, ordering at restaurants, asking where the lavatory is, asking directions, etc.., the ... Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
@roddiesho All the best to you in reaching your 2025 goals. They are attainable. Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
Iām grateful for the transition from California to Goiania, getting married to my wonderful Brasileira (I guess technically I was married in December 2023, but itās close enough to ā24), successfully obtaining my CRNM, and ... Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
@mberigan So happy to hear your knee replacement went well! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by GuestPoster6669
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
I appreciate the good advice from everyone. Thank you. Iāll report back with my experience as it transpires. Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by GuestPoster6669
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@mberigan Thank you! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by GuestPoster6669
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@abthree Thank you for your detailed reply. Iām still not real confident in my spoken Portuguese, but much much better than I was. I did have all paperwork translated and notarized and current valid California license copied/translated and ... Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by GuestPoster6669
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@alan279 That is what I would love to have happen! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by GuestPoster6669
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
A question, what service does a despachante provide other than oneself having to visit DETRAN and physically go through the process? DETRAN GO shut me down during the process a few months ago as the attendant felt that my verbal Portuguese ... Read More
Just a thought about new visa policy to enter Brasil by Hugodc2000
I think after Trump won the election this policy will not be implemented, what do you think?
@abthree Interesting.., My wife applied for a U.S. Visitor visa to travel with me to California to see my new granddaughter. She was denied as the agent stated she didnāt have enough āstrong tiesā to Brazil. To the appointment she ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@mberigan Yes! PT is a critical factor in the successful recovery. Strength, but most important, range of motion. When I had my left knee total replacement in 2009, my rehab schedule was similar to yours. Lots of work, but totally the key to ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@mberigan Thanks again! I knew it was you that said you had Unimed National when we were chatting about orthopedists for knees. How did that doc work out for you?We have been inquiring with Unimed about a National plan, and they are vehement that ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@Paul6611 Thank you for comments. We have decided to go with Unimed as it has been recommended by friends and medical professionals, alike. Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@Paul6611 Thank you! We appreciate your reply, and thoughts. Read More