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.
Tag: Living in Brazil
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.
Confessions from a Home Office
There are still many people that have never tried it yet tend to think that working from home office is slacking off and others that say they could never do it themselves, as they would be too attracted to the fridge or the television.
In my experience, none of that is true. Here is a list of the good, the bad and the neutral I have experienced when working from a home office so far.
One of My Toughest Experiences in Brazil So Far
Today I have decided to share with you one of the toughest experience I have had while living here in Brazil.
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.
The Big Paradox of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro or Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), as the locals call it, might be one of the most naturally beautiful cities you will ever see. Nevertheless, everything in life that seems too good to be true usually is.
A Whole Lot of Adopted Love
Today, exactly one year ago Amora came to our life. We adopted her from the house of a Crazy Animal Lady that had accumulated 150 animals in her modest home.
Four Lessons of Flexibility Brazil Has Taught Me
Brazil is all about flexibility, which is why living here has taught me valuable lessons on how to bend but not break.
10 Reasons to Check Out the Brazilian Wake Scene
Freshly inspired by a recent trip to Sunset wake Park in Goiânia here is a list of 10 reasons why you should definitely check out the Brazilian wake scene.
A Day in Brazilian Countryside – Part 2
Read on to find out what happens on a Brazilian farm when siesta is over and it is right about time for adventure again.
Do Not Stay In This Place When You Go To Rio De Janeiro
When in Rio de Janeiro the last time we had a very unpleasant experience staying in a hostel in Ipanema that we definitely do NOT recommend to anyone.