Boarding the bus for the first time in Brazil? Learn how to get on the bus like a Brazilian. When you get on the bus in Brazil, you should immediately go to the back of the bus. It doesn’t matter how many people are in your way, it is your duty to push through them […]
How to eat out for cheap in Brazil
Are you spending way too much money eating out in Brazil? In this video learn about a special type of restaurant where you can get a lot of food for cheap. Sem balança restaurants allow you to fill up your plate with the option of 1 or 2 pieces of meat for a flat fee, […]
Avoid offending Brazilians by not using this word
Are you offending your Brazilian friends by using this word inappropriately? Watch this short video to learn which word to avoid using. As you learned before you can’t use the word “yes” when answering questions asked by Brazilians. Today you learn that you can’t say no either. Whats up with that? The reason is because […]
11 Reasons I Like Living in Belo Horizonte
Having lived in Belo Horizonte for around a year and a half, I need to write a post explaining why I spent so much time in the city. Whenever I travel outside of BH and tell Brazilians how much time I spent in BH they get confused as to why I would hang up my […]
Is Gringo an Offensive Word in Brazil?
“Hey Gringo!” As the word pierced my ears it sent an immediate reaction throughout my body. Adrenaline started pumping through my veins and I got ready for an altercation with the man who had just insulted me. “Gringo get off your phone.” It was one of my first days in Brazil and I was out […]