Going2Travelxxx
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Registration: 03 September 2018
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Accommodation in Brazil: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to Brazil just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
If you are renting there are some things to look out for: - Check the phone number to make sure it is a local number for where you are planning to rent. - Never rent from someone that you have not met or at least have met the renting agent - Use ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...
Yes, I definitely agree with you about hiring an agency that assists with Permanent Visas. I have a Pensioners Visa and lived about 4 hours away from the Consulate responsible for my location. The trip plus fairly expensive hotel accommodations ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...
Well, I am speaking as a US citizen that was in the US applying for a Permanent Resident Visa so what I experienced is much closer to what a typical US citizen is going to experience. I have been visiting Brazil for about 15 years and applied for ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...
New Brazil, I also think your experience with a permanent residents card is not the typical one at least not for US citizens. Perhaps marrying a Brazilian makes things simpler. There is no way a US citizen while in the US could get a Permanent ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...
New Brazil, I think you added one too many zeros to the fine. I looked it up and from what I saw it is now R$100 fine per day up to a max of R$10000. When I overstayed the limit the fine was either R$8 or R$12 I cannot remember. I typically only ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpgA Gringo’s Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn’t find out) Note: This ...
This is an excellent source of advice for tourists or residents. I have a few minor added suggestions: - Always get your printed receipt from any ATM transaction, even the banks sometimes overlook counter fit currency and if you have your receipt ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Brazil means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
In smaller towns, most deliveries from drugstores are handled by the local moto taxis. Pick up a couple cards when you are in town with their numbers. Sometimes the drugstore will work with the moto taxis but sometimes you have to place your order ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Brazil means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
Don't accept the first price offered, even a Gringo can get a good price once they know you will walk away when they are not treating you right. Of course, some places really are the price that is listed as in many of the shopping centers in ... Read More