VictoriaChandler
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Please pray for James Woodward's son-1 year anniversary by Macae
On Friday, the 7th of April, I went to the the cemetery in Macae to say some prayers for my very good friend James Woodward. I also said some prayers for his son, who he loved only as a father could love a son. I took a picture of James box. I ...
James is dearly missed. May he rest in peace. Read More
English teacher wages by Cejames
Good evening, I am currently living in Northern Brazil in the state of Sergipe. I am starting to lay the foundation to become a private English teacher since I am the only native English speaker here. It is in high demand but I need an idea on what ...
I'm a private English tutor living in a city about an hour from Sao Paulo. However, I don't teach conversational English: I only teach TOEFL and SAT prep to college-bound foreign students. (My students are sons and daughters of foreign ... Read More
Sending a Package to Brazil by scoop
Hi I was wondering if someone can tell me about receiving a package in Rio from the US. I am moving there and the items that I cannot take on the plane (TSA agents are notorious for stealing anything of value from checked baggage. I have horror ...
I would suggest FedEx (or some other courier) as well. I once received a document via FedEx from the U.S. and a few months later, I received a notice saying that I needed to pay taxes on my packageㅡyes, on my document. :nothappy: So, ... Read More
DIVORCE IN BRAZIL - It can be easy or a horror story by James
The unfortunate plight of a friend of mine, who will remain unnamed here, has prompted me to put together some information to help our members to get through the process with as little blood letting as possible. Like the title says, here in Brazil ...
I know that James isn't with us anymore (may he R.I.P.), so is there anyone else who could answer the following question regarding the division of assets? If a couple is getting divorced and got married here in Brazil under "Comunhão ... Read More
What are the people like in your city? by Simonh342
I am forever hearing about the warm, friendly, welcoming people in Brazil. But this much-used description just doesn't reconcile with my experience of Brazilian people. Not in Brasilia, anyway. In DF the people are the cold, 'oh look at ...
I have been living in Campinas (one hour from Sao Paulo) for almost three years. My husband grew up in Sao Paulo, and he always refers to people from Campinas as "country folk," pointing out how small-minded Campineiros can be, but I ... Read More
sharp rise in yellow fever by spanishpete
Brazil sees sharp rise in yellow fever cases From the BBC Health officials in Brazil say there has been a sharp rise in the cases of yellow fever in the country. They said there had been 63 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne illness so far ...
Will you get vaccinated? Read More
Washing machines by spanishpete
Hi all in Expat land I need to buy a new washing machine, so should I go for a top loader. or a front loader
We have a front loader from LG...runs great. Bought 2 years ago and so far, so good. Read More
Cost of living in Brazil by Mohamed.Omar1
Hello All, I know it varies from a place to another and from someone to other, but how much is the average cost of living in Brazil? How much is the average salaries for locals? How much do you need to earn to live in a good condition?
These are some of the monthly salaries that I'm personally aware of: All salaries are before taxes. Manager at a multinational conglomerate who has been with the company over 10 years R$18.000 Coordinator at the same multinational ... Read More
What sort of work do most expats do? by Nawii81
Hi all, As I've just moved to Brazil and still in the process of obtaining my permanent visa (with working rights) I'm wanting to get some ideas of what sort of work most expats do. From what I can see teaching English seems pretty common, ...
Teaching English privately is a viable career here in Brazil, but one has to be smart about it. One is never going to make enough money by teaching conversational English to Brazilians. I've been a private English tutor for 1.5 years (I started ... Read More
Are you happy in Brazil? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Brazil? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I am happier here in Brazil. Two years ago, I moved here for love, but things have worked out for me professionally as well. I also became a homeowner for the first time after moving to Brazil. For all my complaining, Brazil has been good to me. ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I'm happy to see Cunha go. I hope he gets sent to prison. If even the mightiest and craftiest of them gets thrown behind bars, it'll send a clear message to all the Brazilian politicians. Then maybe - just maybe - the politicians will think ... Read More
holidaying for one month by kiwicowboy
hi everyone i'm coming to brazil for one month i will land in rio on the 30th of october and leave on the 26th of november can anyone suggest where to stay and things to do i want to go to sao paulo etc as well and iguazu falls etc any ...
I second stevefunk's suggestions: Paraty and Ilha Grande are a must. You could probably do both in a week or spend an entire week on Ilha Grande just relaxing. They are both close to Rio, so you could head there after your time in Rio or save ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-business/economists-see-greater-retraction-in-brazils-gdp-in-2016/ Although the economic situation in Brazil is not expected to significantly improve in this last semester, the foreign exchange rate should ... Read More
Thinking about moving. by Yulana
So I'm living at the end of the world (sarcastic) in a city called Boa Vista Roraima. Been having real difficulties finding a job. I'm here for almost 5 years, went through all the documentation process so all is well on legalization ( the ...
Hi! What sort of job are you looking for? Skills and qualifications? Read More
Brazil Rousseff: Impeachment process opens against president by spanishpete
Will they get her Brazil Rousseff: Impeachment process opens against president from the BBC http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34990455
My Brazilian friends are saying that Lula will run again in 2018 and that he will most likely be elected again. :unsure Read More