Namekeeper
American expat in Brazil
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Lives in Recife
Registration: 17 February 2015
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I NEED AN ENGLISH CONDUCTING CHURCH ADDRESS IN RECIFE by Oguns076
I will be here in Recife for six months and I am not a Portuguese speaking person, I will be gland to find a church that conduct their service in English I really need one. Thanks
Actually, Jehovah's Witnesses have english congregations (and other foreign languages) all over Brazil including Belem, fortaleza, Salvador, Recife, Manaus, São Paulo, Campinas, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Belo Horizonte, ... Read More
Bathroom DOs and DON'Ts in Brazil by James
http://www.instantsign.com/i/1day/REST_MAN_WOMEN.jpg Well, this is sort of a delicate (but very essential) subject that somehow I've overlooked for quite some time, so here goes... 1. DON'T flush toilet paper, throw it into the wastebasket ...
Well We might leave in December so it's not worth the hassle. Besides, it's a rented house and the owner is not willing to fix anything. (Hardly any owner here does the proper maintenance in their tenant's home unless it's of extreme ... Read More
Bathroom DOs and DON'Ts in Brazil by James
http://www.instantsign.com/i/1day/REST_MAN_WOMEN.jpg Well, this is sort of a delicate (but very essential) subject that somehow I've overlooked for quite some time, so here goes... 1. DON'T flush toilet paper, throw it into the wastebasket ...
Our electric shower head stopped working about a year ago. An electrician told us not to bother buying another one since it wasnt an issue with it all, but with the house in general. The wiring was installed all wrong. So yeah... i suffered a great ... Read More
Things to do in Recife during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Recife? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Recife? Thank you ...
Sorry but other than the beach or mall, there's hardly anything to do. On sunday there is bike route from Boa Viagem to Recife antigo where they close down several roads but since it's rainy season, everything gets flooded. There is also a ... Read More
Distressed. Correios lost my 2014 tax return by Namekeeper
Hi, me again! So the brazilian public service incompetence saga continues... I decided to file taxes with Greenback tax services (highly recommended) US Expats have an automatic 2 month extension with The IRS. Tax return was finalized on June 10, ...
Hi James, I had to mail my tax return because it's the first year I filed as married, and apparently the IRS requires the first year to be submitted by mail. On the brighter side, I finally got an update on my package. Correios emailed me today ... Read More
Distressed. Correios lost my 2014 tax return
Hi, me again! So the brazilian public service incompetence saga continues... I decided to file taxes with Greenback tax services (highly recommended) US Expats have an automatic 2 month extension with The IRS. Tax return was finalized on June 10, ... Read More
How did you obtain your driver's license??
I've been in Recife almost 4 years now and never felt the desire to drive here (wild insecure driving here) but now I'm in a situation where I'll have no choice but to drive. I waste too much time getting from point A to point B on the ... Read More
FOOD AND DRINK IN BRAZIL - AVOIDING PROBLEMS by James
Food and Drink in Brazil – avoiding problems http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DM4awEcYL3I/S60V1tI_vZI/AAAAAAAAC9E/vlQq4zCGJrU/s1600/Feijoada+Mabu+fotografia+de+Naideron+Jr..jpg For those who have chosen to move here and especially for those who are ...
Glad to hear I'm not the only one whose had trouble with food in Brazil. Not to mention that groceries are TOO EXPENSIVE. Produce is absolutely UGLY. I tried going to many local farmer's markets in Recife and they are absolutely disgusting. ... Read More
Looking for work in Recife
Hello! My name is Veronica and I am living in Recife. Although I am a permanent resident and fluent in Portuguese, it has not been easy for me to find an adequate job. I have had various jobs at malls but it barely allows me to make ends meet. I ... Read More