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ronlthomas

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American expat in Brazil

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Lives in maceio

Registration: 28 July 2013

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ronlthomas replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Brazil by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Brazil? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

ronlthomas

James, Spot on! Coming only from USA culture for comparison. I could only pray that States other than Alagoas do not share the level of danger we have. Using quebra-molas as a detour for controlling speed thus bring more safety, has got to be a ... Read More

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9 years ago
VictoriaChandler

How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler

I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...

ronlthomas

Oh ken jee, How can one truly and openly talk about fixing broken Brazil without discussing Politics and Religion. This warning could become, thus considered; a perfect example of a controlled network! I would think it might be counter productive ... Read More

ronlthomas replied to a thread
9 years ago
VictoriaChandler

How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler

I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...

ronlthomas

I offer an apology for getting too close to where you really live and you are correct this type of information should be a hidden issue. After all Eternity is such a short time. Getting back to info pertaining Brazil I would not be surprised if ... Read More

ronlthomas replied to a thread
9 years ago
VictoriaChandler

How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler

I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...

ronlthomas replied to a thread
9 years ago
VictoriaChandler

How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler

I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...

ronlthomas

Thank you for framing with elequant words your vent. You have expressed exactly what I have observed after living in NE Brazil for 9 years. Here politics is like America's representation for Public -on steroids! The answer for the future can ... Read More

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9 years ago
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 ...

ronlthomas

James, Thank you for all the subject matter. You've been more help to many and I know through experience; than what I could ever hope to receive from the Recife American Consulate. I've lived here some 9 years now after marrying a ... Read More

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9 years ago
Kevin.C.H

Any expats in or near Maceio? by Kevin.C.H

There are no recent posts so I am wondering if it is an expat desert.

ronlthomas

Desert or deserted,, Living in Maceio from the U.S. for 7 years but now living in Maragogi, AL. Air is clean, less crime, near the beach. Rent campsite and chale. Read More

ronlthomas replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Brazil – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Brazil in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Brazil you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Brazil? > accommodation ...

ronlthomas

I am living in Maragogi. 2 hours South of Recife and 2 hours North of Maceio. As inflation with Dilma at the wheel, continues to roll on; the accelerated price of gas has recently brought multiplied concern to the door of economy which affects ... Read More