firlus
English looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 04 October 2014
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Dating Brazilians by firlus
This might sound funny, but I couldn't help wonder since I'm a trained relationship and dating coach, how gringos are viewed in terms of dating? In other words, is it ever considered a bit strange or socially awkward for Brazilians to be ...
Cold, unwelcoming, unhelpful and lazy, bad in bed, don't shower enough...... It's no wonder they make it so difficult for us to get a permanent visa. Read More
Dating Brazilians by firlus
This might sound funny, but I couldn't help wonder since I'm a trained relationship and dating coach, how gringos are viewed in terms of dating? In other words, is it ever considered a bit strange or socially awkward for Brazilians to be ...
Ok.... Wow that's a lot of info. I think I heard about brazilians showering a few times in a day. Now I do kinda get that, not just the squeaky clean thing but i imagine it's a way to escape heat and cool down/chill out. British guys I ... Read More
Why disarmament is not working in Brazil by James
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u531/wjwoodward/GARRA_zpsf30bcbbf.jpg News reports just out that an "undisclosed number" (but at least 80) of high powered assault rifles have simply vanished from the police armory of GARRA (Grupo ...
The government will have to do something eventually... and it really doesn't come down to who overpowers who in the end, because what a waste of lives and resources that would be. Longer term aims need to be set with focus on the solution of the ... Read More
Dating Brazilians by firlus
This might sound funny, but I couldn't help wonder since I'm a trained relationship and dating coach, how gringos are viewed in terms of dating? In other words, is it ever considered a bit strange or socially awkward for Brazilians to be ...
It's good to hear that there's been good experiences overall. It sounds like the age thing is common throughout the world. I guess people can always discriminate and may even have reason to be suspicious/cynical sometimes but often due to ... Read More
Dating Brazilians
This might sound funny, but I couldn't help wonder since I'm a trained relationship and dating coach, how gringos are viewed in terms of dating? In other words, is it ever considered a bit strange or socially awkward for Brazilians to be ... Read More
Moving to Brazil 2015! But I have some questions.... by firlus
I thought I'd just introduce myself! Although I don't feel completely fresh to this forum ( I've read a number of posts). I'm quite excited to be going to Brazil next year. I've been planning to go for about 5 years. I'm ...
I would prefer to teach tutor privately. I've generally felt that has more ups than downs. Do you teach from home or do you rent a room to teach? What are the best ways to get your own students? I think I've read some of her blog before and ... Read More
Tratado de Amizdade by firlus
I was speaking to my brazilian friend today...., as we were talking about me, making my way into the Brazil and ways I could stay, he raised something I wasn't aware of and I don't know if anyone has heard of the Tranado de ...
Something tells me it's something that's almost inevitable :| Better get some portuguese sweet talk under my belt before I leave! Read More
Tratado de Amizdade by firlus
I was speaking to my brazilian friend today...., as we were talking about me, making my way into the Brazil and ways I could stay, he raised something I wasn't aware of and I don't know if anyone has heard of the Tranado de ...
Ah ok. But I guess In order for me to get Portuguese Citizenship, my dad would need to get his back first. do you think this would be a better way to ultimately gain permanent residence in Brazil? Read More
Tratado de Amizdade
I was speaking to my brazilian friend today...., as we were talking about me, making my way into the Brazil and ways I could stay, he raised something I wasn't aware of and I don't know if anyone has heard of the Tranado de ... Read More
Moving to Brazil 2015! But I have some questions.... by firlus
I thought I'd just introduce myself! Although I don't feel completely fresh to this forum ( I've read a number of posts). I'm quite excited to be going to Brazil next year. I've been planning to go for about 5 years. I'm ...
Wow ok, this is very enlightening... even though being a tad discouraging, I don't really have any other serious qualifications which I think would allow me to easily find work. However I am a trained clinical therapist, but I'm not sure ... Read More
Moving to Brazil 2015! But I have some questions.... by firlus
I thought I'd just introduce myself! Although I don't feel completely fresh to this forum ( I've read a number of posts). I'm quite excited to be going to Brazil next year. I've been planning to go for about 5 years. I'm ...
OK. I see... so, it's 2 years for the vitem-V and then you extend for another 2 years but apply for the VIPER Visa just after 3 years is up to ensure you get the permanency in time. I was actually planning on teaching English there. But if ... Read More
Moving to Brazil 2015! But I have some questions.... by firlus
I thought I'd just introduce myself! Although I don't feel completely fresh to this forum ( I've read a number of posts). I'm quite excited to be going to Brazil next year. I've been planning to go for about 5 years. I'm ...
Wjwooward, thank you! That really clarifies things a lot I think R$150,000 is about £40,000 here in the UK (sadly I've not won anything on my scratch-cards lately) So I'm following what you've told me right. IF I can successfully ... Read More
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 ...
Such an awesome post! This will really help many people living and those expecting to live for some time in Brazil! Priceless!! Thanks1 :) Read More
Moving to Brazil 2015! But I have some questions....
I thought I'd just introduce myself! Although I don't feel completely fresh to this forum ( I've read a number of posts). I'm quite excited to be going to Brazil next year. I've been planning to go for about 5 years. I'm ... Read More