Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Gabby Wallace, founder of GoNaturalEnglish.com and GabbyWallace.com. I wanted to live in Brazil but didn’t know how to make it work. That frustration led me to create an online teaching business that now allows me to live my dream life, spend half the year in Brazil, or […]
How To Get Hard to Find Items in Brazil
One of the inconveniences of living in Brazil is the difficulty in purchasing consumer goods that are so common in other places. Due to a series of factors, including: protectionist policies created by the Brazilian government to protect local industry against foreign competition, a slew of import tariffs designed to raise additional revenue for government […]
A Guide to Ouro Preto for Gringos
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]