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A Life in the Day of Sao Paulo
By John Fitzpatrick
August 27, 2009
Norman Normal, a middle-aged expatriate journalist, was awakened as happened every day in São Paulo by a pack of dogs barking. They howled ...
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Gringoes.com Sao Paulo Meet Up: Sept. 3, 2009
After a lengthy absence (the last meet up was nearly 3 years ago in Drake's Bar) and due to popular demand we are recommencing our Gringoes.com meet ups in Sao Paulo. The next event will ...
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Brazil: Advantages and Disadvantages of Importing a Vehicle to Brazil
By Jose Santiago
August 17, 2009
Brazil´s current laws only allow the importation of vehicles such as cars and motorcycles that are brand new or older than 30 years. Under ...
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Joao Pessoa Meet Up: 20th September
The next get-together will be held at Bikini's Beach Bar, Av. Cabo Branco. It will be on the 20th September 2009 starting at about 1pm and finishing around 7pm. Harvey (the owner) has suggested ...
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Brazil: Tainha Time
By Ricky Skelton
August 17, 2009
One surprising fact about Brazil that doesn‘t fit with our lazy Latin stereotypes is the amount that people work. Not only does everybody ...
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Ask a Brazilian: House Buying and Apartment Entry Problems
August 17, 2009
This is our regular column called "Ask a Brazilian", the idea being that you can quite literally ask a question of a Brazilian - for those issues you aren't sure ...
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Around Brazil
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Casarao da Amazonia, Soure, Ilha de Marajo, Para
By Alison McGowan
August 17, 2009
The Casarao Amazonia is very difficult to miss - in every sense. An imposing, totally refurbished, colonial house, painted a bright light ...
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Brazil: Neither Fish nor Fado Part 2
By Joe Lopes
August 17, 2009
To read part 1 of Jose‘s article click the relevant link at the end.
Lisbon Story and Well Beyond
It seems the fado ...
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Around Brazil
Around Brazil: Backpacking from Iguacu Falls to Argentina
By Lauren Smith
August 6, 2009
Straddling the Brazilian-Argentine Border, the falls of the Iguacu River are some of the world's most dramatic waterfalls (also known as the ...
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Off the Beaten Track in Brazil? 12 Tips for Travellers
By Sheila Curran
August 6, 2009
Should you go to Brazil? Should you get off the beaten path and find the real Brazil? Should you stay in a pousada rather than a resort? ...
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Around Brazil: Everything´s Coming Up Roses in Holambra, the City of Flowers
By Marilyn Diggs
August 4, 2009
In 1654, the Portuguese expelled the Dutch from Brazil after maintaining a foothold in the Northeast for almost 25 years. In 1948, the Dutch ...
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Deported from Brazil? Part 2
By Ricky Skelton
August 4, 2009
This is part 2 of Ricky‘s article about being deported from Brazil. To read part 1 click ...
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Will Brazil´s Sarney Fall on His Sword?
By John Fitzpatrick
July 29, 2009
The Senate chairman, Jose Sarney, is following in the tradition of his predecessors and abusing the power entrusted by his office to enrich ...
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Sweet Home Sao Paulo with Donny Nichilo (July 30th)
Born and raised in Chicago, musician Donny Nichilo played for three years with guitar great Buddy Guy and has shared the stage with such ...
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Sao Paulo: St Andrew‘s Society Events
July 29, 2009
Here is an update on some events organised by the St Andrew‘s Society not-for-profit organization, which aims to promote Scottish culture and raise charitable donations ...
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Brazil: Neither Fish nor Fado Part 1
By Joe Lopes
July 29, 2009
Please answer the following question: what do Portuguese fado, Italian opera, and Música Popular Brasileira ("Brazilian popular music") have in ...
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Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
July 23, 2009
Meet Jay Bauman who will soon be moving to Brazil after having visited the country numerous times. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of his ...
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A Gastronomic Tour of Brazil
By Lauren Smith
July 23, 2009
Brazil may be better known for its Caipirinhas, Carnivals and the Copacabana, but it's also home to some delicious local dishes. Although the ...
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20 Surprises for Virgin Travellers to Brazil
By Alison McGowan
July 23, 2009
First of all, this entry is not about sex, nor virgins, nor virgin travellers per se, only about virgin travellers in relation to Brazil. ...
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