Have you been looking for a city that is a not so common destination for Gringos in Brazil? While well traveled cities have a lot to offer, sometimes you’ve got to get off the beaten trail to experience a different kind of connection to Brazilian culture. As with most things, the best recommendations come from those that have taken […]
Portuguese Schools in Brazil That Give You A Student Visa
The Brazilian student visa is the preferred option for foreigners who want to stay legally in Brazil for extended amounts of time. Student visas are typically issued for 6-12 months and can be renewed for as long as you are taking classes. If you’re looking for information about extending your Brazilian student visa, you can find that here. […]
How To Extend Your Student Visa in Brazil
Alright, you’ve got your Brazilian student visa and you’re enjoying life in Brazil. Depending on the program that you’ve signed up for, it’s now 6-12 months later and you need to extend your visa if you want to stay longer in Brazil. The visa extension for a student visa, or prorrogação, doesn’t have to be a painful […]
A Brief Guide to Living in Florianópolis
Let’s be honest here. Not too long ago the only Brazilian cities you knew about were São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. If you were really on top of things you knew that the capital is Brasília. While Brazilians often get frustrated by foreigners’ lack of knowledge about their cities, we can’t really be blamed for our […]
9 Free Essential Apps To Download in Rio de Janeiro
EasyTaxi EasyTaxi is the most downloaded taxi App in the world, and for good reason. With just the click of a button you have a taxi coming your way, it makes things so easy. ATM’s in Rio close at 10 PM, and no matter how responsible you think you are, there is a decent chance […]