Brazil, a nation renowned for its vast landscapes and rich history, has often intersected with some of the most prominent figures from the United States. Consider Theodore Roosevelt, not as a former president, but as an explorer venturing into the Amazon’s enigmatic waters. Or Michael Jackson, beyond his global stardom, connecting authentically with Rio’s favelas. […]
9 Things You Need To Know Before Your Next Brazilian Churrasco
No matter where you go in the world, food gives you an incredible view of the culture and its people. Aside from what they eat, you witness how they interact, how they serve themselves (or others), what music they listen to, and heaps of other minutiae that you won’t catch in an everyday setting. These […]
Locations of 2018 Carnaval Blocos
Listen up Gringos, If you want to have a good time during Carnaval then it helps to do a little planning before you walk outside. Depending on where you’re at in Brazil, you might be able to just walk into the street and be enveloped in Carnaval madness. If you’re not located so ideally during […]
36 Portuguese Words You Need To Learn Before The Olympics
The much awaited Olympics in Rio are finally here! As someone who is watching the games in Rio, I’m sure you’ve made some effort to grasp the language and show your hosts that you’re not the typical gringo. In order to give you an edge in communication, we’ve come up with 36 words that are guaranteed to […]
11 Ways to Be More Brazilian
There is something magical about Brazilians. Brazilians just do things differently and their ways often confuse foreigners who have never seen people act this way. Regardless of whether they’re waiting in line at the bank, buying groceries or hanging out with friends, there is a distinctly Brazilian flavor that they bring to these interactions. If you’ve […]