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@antonioggriffin

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Lives in Espirito Santo, CearÃ&#16

Registration: 03 June 2023

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2 hours ago
alan279

Bike Insurance by alan279

Anyone have any recommendations for bike insurance?

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@Pablo888 I'm wondering the same thing, I learned to ride a motorcycle just to ride in Brazil. Hahah!But now I'm thinking about how many people get into accidents there. Read More

antonioggriffin replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte) by antonioggriffin

I will be visiting Belo Horizonte next month. Any recommended hotels, places to eat, Etc?All advice is welcome. 😎(Next post I will ask about Sao paulo).

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@Pablo888 Hahahaha this is ABSOLUTELY TRUE..I stayed in Belo Horizonte for some days. I met a Uber driver that spoke English and he showed me around 'Pampulha'.. Very nice place. I visited Governador Valadares where people come to BASE JUMP, they ... Read More

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2 months ago

Websites to see what events will happen

Are there any websites that Brazilians commonly use to buy tickets for soccer games, or concerts?I want to find events happening in different areas. Read More

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5 months ago

Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte)

I will be visiting Belo Horizonte next month. Any recommended hotels, places to eat, Etc?All advice is welcome. 😎(Next post I will ask about Sao paulo). Read More

antonioggriffin created a thread
10 months ago

Foreclosure tax deals?

A couple months ago I combed through some government websites, and wondered if Brazil has any foreclosure deals? Read More

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last year
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Members of the forum (to the moderator) by cdw057

I see that there are loads of members of the forum but never ever contribute. Could there be a rule that after not even looking (or contributing) for a year they can be cancelled?

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I have an idea... maybe this is different in the app (I haven't downloaded yet). But could we get notifications about the topic instead of the comments made in the topic. For example, I want to follow a topic and know when this topic has new ... Read More

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Bad airport experiences by antonioggriffin

I think Dec 30,2023 was my second worst experience....One minute late at the check out desk and I hear...I guess you will have to pay for another ticket.... Latam/Delta cannot fix this because I booked through a third party which is Priceline.. Five ...

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The WORST experience I had was waking up... With my head feeling like it was about to EXPLODE.. I kept thinking to myself.. Am I going to pass out??!!! What is happening..... Later to find out one of my nostrils opened up from a cold I was battling ... Read More

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last year

Bad airport experiences

I think Dec 30,2023 was my second worst experience....One minute late at the check out desk and I hear...I guess you will have to pay for another ticket.... Latam/Delta cannot fix this because I booked through a third party which is Priceline.. Five ... Read More

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last year
alan279

Espetinhos by alan279

The espetinho lady told me that she had traveled to Fortaleza recently and she paid R$28 for an espetinho there. I paid R$28 for two espetinhos and two cans of beer at her gourmet churrasquinho tonight in Ilhéus. I was surprised at the price ...

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I would like to know prices on different places also... In June- São Paulo, my Uber trip from one airport to another cost me R$58.28 Today it was R$109.98...Is this because of new year holiday prices?Or has prices increased? Read More

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last year
James

A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James

http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...

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@roddiesho😔... He was murdered?!... You know where he lived? Read More

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last year
roddiesho

Gil de Ferran, Brazilian Indy Car Winner died Friday at 56 by roddiesho

He was the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record. He died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida.Roddie in Retirement

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😯😔...I hope the son can grieve and continue in life.... you think they will honor him at the São Paulo racing event they have every year? Read More

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last year
alan279

Hurricane in Bahia by alan279

A neighbor became interested in me. We had beers a few times. Then a few lunches. Then she wanted to marry me. My attorney friend told me that she wanted a green card. I was pretty sure she had no interest in living in the US.There was a delay in ...

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@alan279 I want to hear more episodes 😮😮🥲... Thanks for sharing your experiences, I'm learning much....My brother has had troublesome experiences, for example his new Brazilian girlfriend calling his child's mother saying ... Read More

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last year
alan279

Hurricane in Bahia by alan279

A neighbor became interested in me. We had beers a few times. Then a few lunches. Then she wanted to marry me. My attorney friend told me that she wanted a green card. I was pretty sure she had no interest in living in the US.There was a delay in ...

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@roddiesho 😲🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥... I'm loving the history from your life Read More

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last year

Best websites for......

You know how in the US we have favorite go-to websites for ; News, food recipes, education, event spaces, contractors, Job searches, ticket sales.....etc..etcDoes anyone have go-to websites in Brazil?? 🤔 Read More

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last year
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Tax on rental properties and dividends by antonioggriffin

A possible scenario.What would an expat options be if:Visitar visaNon residentSingleHas rental propertiesDividends from stocks**Advice welcome also from non tax advisors**🙂

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@Pablo888I'm looking forward to this option 😁 Read More