 Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
Meet John Milan, from the USA, who has travelled to and works in Brazil, although resides in the USA. Read the following interview where he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences ...
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Article
Brazil: Weekly News Roundup
91% Pay Rise for Senators
Senators have awarded themselves a 91% pay rise, amid protest from both some politicians and the public. This takes the monthly salary from R$12,847 to ...
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Article
Universities in Brazil and the USA: A Comparison
By Mr. Trend
People in the US generally think they have a good notion of what universities entail: a main campus (with perhaps branches spread throughout the state in smaller cities); ...
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Article
Brazil Blog: Visas and Marriage Part 2
By Gringo Blogger
Here is part 2 of the Gringo Blogger's blog about visas and getting married in Brazil. To read part 1 click the relevant link at the bottom of the article...
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Events
Brazil: The Grand Hyatt São Paulo's Christmas and New Year Programme
The Eau, Kinu and Grand Caffè restaurants are preparing special meals and menus to commemorate the new year, and the Upstairs Bar|Lounge will celebrate the arrival of 2007 with a big party, ...
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Article
Brazil: Let the Buyer Beware
By Richard Conti
Now you all know that no one has more nice things to say about Brazil then this gringo. I still believe Brazil is the best choice for us to look for that retirement ...
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Article
Understanding Brazil: The Sellers
By Ricky Skelton
Brazilians don't appear to be lazy, at least not to my eyes. Unlike at home, there aren't many people who do absolutely nothing. This might be a product of the ...
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Around Brazil
Brazil: A Guide to Fernando de Noronha Part 5
By Mark Taylor
Here is the fifth and final part of Mark‘s guide to Fernando de Noronha. To read previous parts click the relevant link at the end of the article.
The ...
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Article
Brazil: Driving São Paulo Style
By Steven Engler
Never having been to Rome, New Delhi, or Mexico City, I can't honestly say that the driving in São Paulo is the craziest on the planet. But it must be up there ...
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Entertainment
Brazil: São Paulo Entertainment Guide
This week‘s entertainment guide for São Paulo features a restaurant in Liberdade, a design exhibition at MCB, a recommended film, and a roundup of some other upcoming events.
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Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
Meet Chris Coates, from the UK, who has travelled to and is now living in Brazil. Read the following interview where he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences from Brazil ...
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Language
Brazil: Portuguese Tip - Ninguém X Nenhum
By Teacher Claudia
Dear readers, some students have asked me about these two words, "nenhum" and "ninguém". Both of them contain a clear negative meaning, but they may be a little ...
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Article
Brazil: Weekly News Roundup
Large Area of Rainforest to be Protected
An area of Amazon rainforest around 130,000km², larger than England, in the state of Para will be protected by the government. This is ...
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Article
Economics and Politics in Brazil - a Tangled Web
By John Fitzpatrick
This is the time of year when the financial community looks back on the previous 12 months and ahead to the coming 12 months. Those analysts who were right ...
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Article
Two Brazilian Charmers Part 9
By Joe Lopes
Here is part 8 of Joe‘s article about two famous personalities from Brazil, Bidu Sayão and Carmen Miranda. To read the previous parts click the relevant links ...
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Article
Brazil Blog: Visas and Marriage Part 1
By Gringo Blogger
By way of introduction I‘m a foreigner who‘s lived in São Paulo city for a few years. I came here for romantic reasons with the hopes of finding a ...
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Events
Gringoes.com December Meet Up Photos
By Mark Taylor
Here are some of the photos from the December Meet up. I‘ve made my best attempt at putting names to faces and for those I don‘t know I‘ve left as a ...
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Article
Preparing for Brazil
By Cipriana Leme
Brazil is becoming the preferred destination for people seeking a drastic change of lifestyle, wanting to escape war, violence, stress, and persecution or simply ...
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Article
Understanding Brazil: Health Insurance
By Volker Ruther
This is one in a series of helpful articles by Volker which are a collection of information and experiences about how and where to get documents and permissions, ...
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