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 […]
How not to get robbed in Rio de Janeiro
If you’re traveling to Rio de Janeiro in the near future there are two things you should know about in order to not get robbed. I feel compelled to write this post because there two places in Rio de Janeiro where foreigners consistently get ripped off, and the best way to prevent this from happening […]
How to board the bus in Brazil
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 avoid getting burnt out on Brazil
Are you getting frustrated with all of the problems in Brazil? Watch this video to learn about a simple activity you can perform to improve your mood. Your thoughts determine your actions, which determines the results you get out of life. If you are constantly focused on the negative, if you constantly look around for […]
How to use the orange Itau bikes in Rio
Have you seen people riding around Rio de Janeiro on orange bikes that say Itau and wondered how you can use those bikes yourself? Watch this video to learn how: It’s really quite simple. All you have to do is sign up at BikeRio and pay R$10 per month to register an account. Click on cadastre-se […]