25 Monday Mar 2013
Posted in CITIES: Rio, EXPAT TALES
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Fugitive was unsuccessfully abducted in Rio by gang who were due a reward
30 Friday Nov 2012
Posted in CITIES: Rio
The sound of Portuguese spoken with an accent is just one of the undeniable signs that foreigners have arrived in the favela. And the “gringos” are here to stay. Hailing from many countries around the globe, these newcomers have passed up life on the “asphalt,” as the formal areas of the city are known, in favor of settling in favelas. More affordable housing, along with improved safety following the establishment ofPacifying Police Units (UPP, by the Portuguese acronym), are leading a growing number of foreigners to seek housing in the favela. While the foreigners are successfully integrating into the fabric of the neighborhood, residents and experts warn that this trend, which is causing property values to soar, will take its toll on long-time residents.
17 Monday Sep 2012
Posted in CITIES: Rio
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city; it is the former Brazilian capital and the hub for many businesses, from the oil industry to television soap opera productions.
11 Tuesday Sep 2012
Posted in CITIES: Rio, TRAVEL-AIR:
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air tickets, airfare, airlines, Americans, Brazil, cheap tickets, consolidators, non-stop, Rio, suggestions, tips, US to Brazil
Brazil is too expensive for budget travelers. Or is it?
Evidence in the affirmative is strong. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are now the most expensive cities in the Western Hemisphere, by some measures. The dollar that used to get you 3 or almost 4 Brazilian reais at various points in the last decade now gets you just 2. Flying to Brazil from New York takes at least nine hours and can easily run $1,000.
But there is no need to be intimidated.
31 Friday Aug 2012
Posted in CITIES: Rio, VIDEOS:
28 Tuesday Aug 2012
Posted in BEACHES:
13 Sunday Nov 2011
Posted in CITIES: Rio
21 Friday Oct 2011
Posted in CITIES: Rio
27 Monday Jun 2011
Posted in CITIES: Rio
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What can we say about Rio de Janeiro? The Brazilian destination par excellence, few visitors will leave Brazil without a stay in Rio. Rio is a city of extremes built on a absolutely unique location that has no rival on Earth. A city that makes a profound impression on its visitors.
15 Sunday May 2011
Posted in OFF TOPIC:
Video: 69-year-old man begins Rio-Alaska roundtrip CCTV News – CNTV English
via Video: 69-year-old man begins Rio-Alaska roundtrip CCTV News – CNTV English.
25 Monday Apr 2011
Posted in BLOGS & LINKS:, CITIES: Macae-RdO
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| “Welcome! I have created this site as a resource for English speaking expats and new residents in Rio das Ostras, RJ, Brazil because while there are numerous websites and resources for expats living in Macae, I have found nothing for those of us who have chosen to live a little bit outside the bubble. I’ll be adding new information to the site often, including restaurant reviews, local attractions, classes, culture, everyday living and more. If you would like to contribute, or make a request for specific information, please send an email to me at tomebug (at) gmail (dot) com. Be sure to like our Facebook page. There will be updates on upcoming one-time events and performances which won’t always be posted on this site. if you have information to share, feel free to join the conversation!”  |
25 Monday Apr 2011
Posted in BLOGS & LINKS:, CITIES: Rio
24 Sunday Apr 2011
Posted in BUSINESS:, CITIES: Rio, WHO IS VISITING BR:
They were here a couple of weeks ago for filming a few scenes in Rio, doing a beach walk and holding a press conference.
19 Tuesday Apr 2011
Posted in BUSINESS:, CITIES: Rio
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31 Friday Dec 2010
Posted in CITIES: Rio
