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A broad selection of Brazil guides spanning from my home town and tourist hub Rio de Janeiro, to the winding villages of the State of Minas Gerais’ countryside.

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Brazilian Life

Brazilian Life covers cultural topics from Brazil from painters to Brazilian women heroes.

Moving Abroad

Planning a move abroad or thinking about one? We’ve got resources, stories and advice on how to make a smoother transition.

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Learning Portuguese

Resources and posts on improving your Portuguese. Begining with the basics and graduating to intermediate and advanced vocabulary.

Discover

Brazilian Life

Brazilian Life covers cultural topics from Brazil from painters to Brazilian women heroes.

Moving Abroad

Planning a move abroad or thinking about one? We’ve got resources, stories and advice on how to make a smoother transition.

Learning Portuguese

Resources and posts on improving your Portuguese. Beginning with the basics and make use of the resources in our library.

Brazil Travel

A broad selection of Brazil guides spanning from my home town and tourist hub Rio de Janeiro, to the winding villages of the State of Minas Gerais’ countryside.

Learn Portuguese

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Brazilian Girl Baby Names | 50 Unique Portuguese Names

Brazilian Boy Baby Names | 65 Unique Portuguese Boy Names

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The Ultimate List of Portuguese Travel Vocabulary

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Everything You Need
to Know about the Pantanal

Every wildlife fanatic should take a detour to the
Brazilian Pantanal and it is not just because it is
the number one jaguar spotting place in the world.

10 Tips to See Brazil on the Cheap

Get guidance on choosing what fruits to eat each season
to selecting the most affordable restaurants. Here’s how
to fill your days in Brazil with not a lot of cash.

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Brazil Travel

View of Christ the Redeemer in the Jardim Botânico Rio de Janeiro.

Wonderful Things to do in Jardim Botânico Neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro

Jardim Botanico neighborhood steals its name from Brazil’s Emperor’s majestic gardens in the same region. The charming residential area in…
Street view of Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais

Quick Guide to Ouro Preto the Mining Capital of Minas Gerais

Ouro Preto was bumped to a World Unesco Site in 1980, the first Brazilian city graced with such an honour.…
Ipanema dois Irmãos hills in Brazilian food post

8 Wonderful Places to Eat Brazilian Food in Ipanema

It’s not immediately obvious what Brazilian food is. Internationally speaking, you’ve most likely crammed into a Brazilian steak house at…

The Only Brazilian Souvenirs You Should Buy

Are you wondering what Brazilian souvenirs to pack in your luggage? Don’t settle for generic items like football jerseys and…
Amazon river in Pantanal

Why Roosevelt Nearly Died in the Amazon (and why sustainable exploration is the key to saving it)

On a fitful day in December 1913 former president Theodore Roosevelt landed in Cáceres, Brazil, a settlement close to the…
Brazilian jaguar in sanctuary

Wild Fires with Wild Jaguars

In late August, as we gathered in our friends’ garden, ash began to rain down on us. It wasn’t a…

15 Essential Ways to Enjoy Ipanema,
Rio de Janeiro

A traditional beach neighborhood with a tangy Brazilian twist,
Ipanema is a bubbling corner of Rio. Here the white sand
bumps into the Atlantic ocean, meaning icy-fresh waves
originating from the Antarctic.