Five Stages of Living Abroad

Those of you that have experienced living abroad, does it not feel very exciting and liberating at first? However, this is just the first stage of rush of emotions and thoughts you will experience. You see, adapting in another country is in fact pretty much like a relationship.

How to understand a Brazilian? – Part 2

While the first part of this post about how to understand a Brazilian focused on describing some more general attitudes or aspects, this post will try to unravel a few peculiarities that come up in social situations and behaviors.

How to understand a Brazilian? – Part 1

As many as there are fish in the sea, there are different types of Brazilians. Brazil is a huge melting pot of cultures, races, beliefs and lifestyles. Therefore, if you have not lived in Brazil at least for a while, never think you will be easily able to pinpoint a Brazilian in a crowd just by the way they look or act.

Make Yourself Count!

I will never forget the worst date that I have ever had. It happened here in Brazil and it served as a lesson to remember that it is up to me to position myself and make sure my limits and I are respected.

The Secret to Enjoying Life in São Paulo

Whether moving to a big city as a newcomer or returning to the concrete jungle after vacations, the contrast between the relaxing settings you might have been experiencing before and the reality of the mega city can be challenging.

Two Countries to Call Home

After weeks full of celebrations in Estonia, I am back in Brazil and wondering more than ever about the marvelous ways life rolls out in front of us.

A Day in Brazilian Countryside – Part I

There is one very special place outside the city of São Paulo in the countryside, where my husband and I love to escape. It is the perfect spot to plug off and spend quality time outdoors.