Around Brazil
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada Mirante de Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte
By Alison McGowan May 13, 2008
Pousada Mirante de Pipa, for me, was a wonderful find. Having arrived in Pipa after a 6 hour journey, with a confirmed reservation for a different ... more>>
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Business
Brazil: Lula Loves Investment Grade - Whatever That Is
By John Fitzpatrick May 12, 2008
Brazil´s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is having the time of his life at the moment. Barely a day goes by when he does not pop up ... more>>
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Events
Brazil: João Pessoa Meet Up
May 12, 2008
Well it is that time again; the next meet up of the João Pessoa massive is to be on Sunday the 1st June at the Arquipelago restaurant. Av. Oceano Atlantico 1660, ... more>>
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Events
São Paulo: Tito Martino at the Jazz Club Bar
May 12, 2008
After jamming with Tito's Band here in São Paulo, Oscar Peterson said to the American Consul: "I can't believe it! It's like my days in Chicago!"
Tito Martino ... more>>
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Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
May 9, 2008 Meet Bill Martin from the UK who has both a Brazilian parent and wife, and travels to Brazil regularly. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of ... more>>
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Trips
Ask a Brazilian: Contractor Frustrations
May 9, 2008
This is our regular column called "Ask a Brazilian", the idea being that you can quite literally ask a question of a Brazilian - for those issues you arent sure ... more>>
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Article
Brazil: A Trip to the Fountain of Youth
By Paul Reiber May 8, 2008
My wife and I spent the Christmas Holidays down in São Paulo, Brazil this year. She hadn't seen her mom, nor her brothers, nor many of her more ... more>>
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Arts
Brazil: "Tristeza Não Tem Fim" ("Sadness Has No End") Part 10
By Joe Lopes May 8, 2008
Back From the Dead In Los Angeles, meantime, Vinicius de Moraes old filmmaking buddy and ex-comrade in arms, director-actor Orson ... more>>
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Business
Brazil: Boom and Bust All Over Again?
By Tim Philips May 6, 2008
Brazil is a big country in permanent expansion for the last five hundred years. It is rich in natural resources and still delights in cheap labour, ... more>>
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Around Brazil
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada do Caju, Alagoas
By Alison McGowan May 6, 2008
The Pousada do Caju is only a 5 minute walk from the Pousada da Amendoeira, ... more>>
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Article
Brazil: The Village Idiot
By Kimberly Kubitza May 5, 2008 I am accustomed to getting what I want. There are rarely times when I am confused or feel out of control. I say what I want and mean ... more>>
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Events
São Paulo: May 7th INC Coffee
May 5, 2008
Come and join the International Newcomers Society (INC) for their MAY COFFEE EVENT that requires no caffeine to keep you going!
9:00 am: Doors open to connect with ... more>>
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Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
May 2, 2008 Meet Bernard Morris from the USA who married a Brazilian and travils frequently to Brazil. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of his most memorable ... more>>
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Around Brazil
Brazil: A Spa that Takes Care of Body and Soul
By Marilyn Diggs April 29, 2008
A shy knock on the door and a smiling face greets me with a tray holding a terracotta vase, herbs, grainy salt and a glass of thick juice. ... more>>
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Article
There´s No Business Like Oil Business - in Brazil Anyway
By John Fitzpatrick April 28, 2008
Oil has seldom been far from the headlines in Brazil since the state-owned petroleum giant, Petrobras, announced at the end of last year ... more>>
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Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
April 25, 2008 Meet John Graves from the USA who has recently travelled to Brazil. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences ... more>>
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Around Brazil
Brazil: Hidden Pousadas - Pousada da Amendoeira, Alagoas
By Alison McGowan April 15, 2008
Pousada da Amendoeira is total tranquility. You wake up to the sound of the waves gently breaking on the beach and to the sun rising directly ... more>>
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Interview
Brazil Through Foreign Eyes
April 11, 2008 Meet Deepak Sapra from India who spends several months a year working in Brazil. Read the following interview in which he tells us about some of his most memorable ... more>>
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Article
Ask a Brazilian: English Books and Brazilian Boys
April 10, 2008
This is our regular column called "Ask a Brazilian", the idea being that you can quite literally ask a question of a Brazilian - for those issues you arent ... more>>
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