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Gaby_Maspa
Brazilian citizen
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About me
Brazilian, Single
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Registration: 14 March 2018
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New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
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@Ginny13 Hi Ginny welcome to Sao Paulo. It's a lovely city to live. Read More
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Does my American friend need a return ticket to enter Brazil? by Gaby_Maspa
Hello, I've an American friend visiting Brazil this month on tourist visa. Does he need a return ticked to enter the country or can he buy it later on while in Brazil? Thanks very much and be safe ;)
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Thank you very much! Really usefull information Read More
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Does my American friend need a return ticket to enter Brazil?
Hello, I've an American friend visiting Brazil this month on tourist visa. Does he need a return ticked to enter the country or can he buy it later on while in Brazil? Thanks very much and be safe ;) Read More
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BRAZIL FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
This Code of conduct has been realized with the collaboration of William James Woodward - Brazil Animator INTRODUCTION: Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous threads to make sure your topic wasnt already covered. When ...
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Breaks my heart to think that our sweet expat member William James was killed in Brazil. My sincere condolences for his family on your great loss. You would be in my thoughts and prayers bud! Thanks for all your help on expat! :heart: Read More
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The USA has stopped issuing new passport. Any ideas on here? by Gaby_Maspa
My American boyfriend passport is expired and he needs to travel from the US to São Paulo as soon as possible. Can someone help us? Thanks
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Hi Abthree, thanks for answering ;) Read More
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The USA has stopped issuing new passport. Any ideas on here?
My American boyfriend passport is expired and he needs to travel from the US to São Paulo as soon as possible. Can someone help us? Thanks Read More
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What happend to James from Expat Team (Canadian)?
Hi there, Does someone know what happend to James (profile below) from Expat Team? https://www.expat.com/forum/profile.php?id=116770&lang=en Thanks Read More
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Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
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You just need to go to the main Policia Federal office at Lapa neighborhood. No need for appointment ;) Read More
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Accommodation by chidosky4ril
Good Morning, Pls I will like to have some advice as regards accommodation in Brazil I intend to visit Brazil for 3 week, Maximum 1 month and would love to spend 1 week in Sao Paulo before moving to Floripa for another 2 weeks. What's my ...
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São Paulo has a lot to offer in terms of tourist attraction. The main destinatonsare located in different areas of the city, but Vila Madalena is well known for having awesome live music bars and cozy restaurants and also the famous open street ... Read More
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Investing in Brazil by Ikexplorer
Hi All, If you were to invest in real estate in Brazil, which place would you recommend and why? Has anyone invested in Sergipe (North East) thanks in advance for any replies, IKexplorer
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Hi Ikex, It depends of the type of investment. If the target market are locals or forgneirs. I would say that the country side has a lot of opportunity right now, specially in São . A lot of families are leaving the busy city and buying ... Read More
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Accommodation by chidosky4ril
Good Morning, Pls I will like to have some advice as regards accommodation in Brazil I intend to visit Brazil for 3 week, Maximum 1 month and would love to spend 1 week in Sao Paulo before moving to Floripa for another 2 weeks. What's my ...
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Yes, AirBNB like abthree mentioned is the best option. I recommend Pnheiros, Vila Madalena, Jardins and Itaim Bibi neighbourhoods (shops near by, quite safe, great restaurants and easy to go to any part of town). You can get an appartment for USD ... Read More
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We are about to be homeless with everything we have stolen from us! by victimofbrazilcrime
Without giving too much information; I am an immigrant to Brazil and purchased several hundreds of hectares of land and property in Brazil together with several of my siblings. We built several houses and invested millions, our life savings, into ...
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I´m sorry for what you have been through and I respect your family pain. I´m a brazilian anthropologists (USP)* who happend to be especialized in indigenous people and I can tell you that they dont need a certification saying that they ... Read More
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Cost of living-Buzios by frankg69
I'd like to get a furnished studio apt or furnished bedroom with private bath in Búzios June-Aug.,nothing fancy but with a view of the ocean.Buzios seems to be pretty affordable.Any info would be very appreciated.I speak tolerable ...
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Abthree is right! Airb&b is just the best option to rent places all over Brasil. Its much cheaper than Hotels and you get to choose exactly what you need. Just go for it Read More
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Family fun in Brazil during school holidays by Priscilla
Hello, School holidays are fun for the kids, but parents often struggle to find ways to entertain them when they have just moved to a new country. Share with us some information about keeping the family busy during that time of the year. What ...
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Hi Priscilla I know how you feel. I am a mother also and I face the same situation. In my case I'tried many things: from daycare to visit places all over the city so here goes some tips: SESC is an amazing place to go with children and you ... Read More
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New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hi my name is Gaby and I am brazilian born and raised in SP. I have lived in Netherlands, England and now I'm back in Brazil working on my Master's in Anthropology. I study brazilian culture, indigenous society, and ayahuasca groups. My ... Read More