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Brazil’s Prison Pandemic
The ethical parallels between Brazil’s prison pandemic and the US’s. On 31 January 2019 the New York Times published an article that highlighted the case of a US public lawyer who…
How to be a Good Airbnb Host 101
Airbnb gave me the opportunity to travel the world, whilst simultaneously paying off my mortgage. It was, however, a steep learning curve and this article will be your guide to becoming a good Airbnb host.
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. In…
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Redistribution of Wealth in Brazil
A Peaceful Path to Redistribution of Wealth As brows worldwide furry with concern at Brazil’s new political leadership, Brazilian voters and electors alike are brandishing a badge of self-righteousness. Cue,…
Decrypting the Brazilian Menu
Brazilian food is diverse, but also potentially problematic. In the sense that nothing is off limits. You may or may not have heard of the infamous Feijoada. It is originally…
40 Fascinating Facts on Brazil
Far from being a jungle paradise Brazil has both the largest rainforest and the biggest city in Latin America. You have cowboys in the South and Wild West Stories from…
Surviving the Old World: Advice on Living in Italy
Advice on Living in Italy On the eve of leaving Italy I scribbled down all the lessons I had learnt while settling down in the Old World. You would think…
Fleeing Through the Jungle: Venezuelan Refugees in Boa Vista, Brazil
Boa Vista, a city forgotten in the corner of Brazil. Engulfed by the Amazon and with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees year round. But this jungle city has become a number…
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Fleeing Through the Jungle: Venezuelan Refugees in Boa Vista, Brazil
Boa Vista, a city forgotten in the corner of Brazil. Engulfed by the Amazon and with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees…
The Holy Grail of not Sucking as an Expat
Remember that scene in Beauty and the Beast, when Beast slurps up his soup right out of the bowl? We all…
5 Portuguese Idioms You Need in Your Life
How a Portuguese Idiom saved my sanity and why everyone can use them in their life. Picture an…