Brazil has been getting a lot of attention recently. With that attention has come a new wave of foreigners interested in diving deeper into the culture to learn what Brazil has to offer. If you’re like most people who’ve never been to Brazil, you’ve heard a lot of stereotypes, exaggerations and mischaracterizations about the country. Not all […]
What I like about living in Brazil
The question that every single Brazilian asks me is “What are you doing in Brazil?” A lot of Brazilians have a hard time understanding why an American would leave the US and move to Brazil. To answer their query, and to give my fellow Americans a glimpse into how life is different in Brazil, I […]
How to Get World Cup Advice and Meet Brazilians Even if You Don’t Speak Portuguese
Are you planning on traveling to Brazil for the World Cup? The Brazilian Gringo team has launched an initiative to improve the World Cup experience for those who will be coming to Brazil to see the games. We’ve been getting a lot of questions from people about the World Cup. Is it safe to […]
15 Traditional Songs Played during Brazilian Carnaval
Carnaval is finally here! If you plan on celebrating by joining in a bloco you’re certain to have a good time. As I mentioned before there are a few things you should do in order to get the most out of your Carnaval experience, such as learning the words to some popular Carnaval songs. To help […]
Advice For Your First Carnaval in Brazil
“You want me to dress up like a girl?” I asked incredulously. I was sitting in the front room of a house that I was staying in with 40 other for the duration of Carnaval, in an old colonial town called Diamantina. “Yeah dude, everyone dresses up like a girl during Carnaval. Its tradition.” “You […]