Expat American Living in Brazil Expat American Living in Brazil Comments and observations about the life of an American who has lived over 20 years in Brazil.
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President Lula Meets Sarkozy in French Guiana
2008-02-12 23:49:00 The reason these two are meeting in Saint-Georges, French Guiana just across from the Brazil ian town of Oiapoque, and the river of the same name, is the launching of the construction of a new bridge, which will link the two countries by highway. It should be completed sometime in 2010. When completed you ... More About: President , France , Sarkozy
Blog Stuff - Eric and Emily?s Adventures
2008-02-12 18:09:00 Just added a link to Emily ’s blog. Excellent information for someone who will be moving to Brazil with a multinational company and needs to have an idea of what the “start up” life is like here. This is really Brazil 101 stuff!!! By the way, for all of those who are looking for information on ... More About: Blog , Stuff , Adventures
Welcome to 2008 in Brazil!
2008-02-09 01:39:00 Christmas, New Years, Summer vacation and Carnival are all over! Brazil started back to work yesterday, Thursday, February 8, 2008 ! The next national slowdown (not shutdown) is July; Winter school vacation. Compared to the shutdown, July slowdown is pretty mild. However, we still have several holidays before the Winter break. Jan 1 New Year?s Day Feb ...
Carnaval Rio - Muito Bom! - Very Good!
2008-02-04 14:52:00 Salgueiro- Foto: Tasso Marcelo/AE Present Day Carnaval : Carnival is going well throughout the country. Actually Carnival is mostly in the Northeast in the coastal cities, specifically Recife and Salvador and, of course, Rio. You can have thousands (Recife a million) out on the street surrounding large sound trucks (Trio Electrico) carrying small ... More About: Brazil , Good
CLB - Rio de Janeiro
2008-02-02 02:46:00 Photo from Three Best Beaches Rio de Janeiro is expensive, but it has beaches! It is for those who: - don’t want to be the top of their class. - want to ponder the world’s problems while drinking beer. - want to watch the crazy locals and feel like you have found “your tribe”. São Paulo is New York City ... More About: Brazil , Ipanema
CLB - São Paulo
2008-01-31 01:51:00 Wonder how many would leave if they could? More About: Brazil , Sao Paulo , Paulo
Carnaval Brazil - Opens Officially in Rio
2008-01-29 23:51:00 Country Shutdown: Brazil is in the process of shutting down. Shutting down means all serious business comes to a halt. Also means that ALL serious partying begins and goes through until Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., which is when serious business will begin again. Brazil 2008 begins on Wednesday at 14:00 hrs. —————̵ 2;—————R 12;—————- Carnaval Dates: Feb 2, Saturday Feb 3, Sunday ... More About: Samba
Tax-Happy Brazil Hits the Wall
2008-01-29 12:45:00 Daniel sent this link to WSJ’s article on taxes in Brazil . Good read for those wanting to better understand the Brazilian economy. Everything is taxed in Brazil, but it ain’t easy to find out what the tax is; nor, how much it is. The Government needs to work on its “transparency”. http://online.wsj.com/article/the_america s.html Links: Here are some links that will ... More About: Taxes , Happy , Wall , Hits
CLB - Bovespa & Real Bounce Back
2008-01-23 00:40:00 The interest rate cut in the US did the trick…for now anyway. The Bovespa gained 4.56% today recuperating a good part of what it lost yesterday. The Real dropped 2.07% to R$ 1.792 gaining back most of its yesterday lost. If the EU doesn’t drop their interest rates, the US$ could be in for more ... More About: Stock Market , Brazil , Investing , Back , Bounce
CLB - January 2008 & October 2007
2008-01-22 00:12:00 By comparing the two charts you can note the change in the cost of living between the two dates in US$ terms. Obviously, there is inflation, which will increase prices in Reais overtime and increase the CLB unless the dollar strenghtens at the rate of inflation or more. Jan 2008 Oct 2007 ... More About: January , October 2007 , October , January 2008
CLB - 2.52% Cheaper Today
2008-01-21 22:13:00 The meltdown in the stock markets which began in Asia followed by Europe continued here in Brazil. The BOVESPA (stock market in São Paulo) dropped 6.60%. That large a drop in the Bovespa always brings down the Real, which today lost 2.52% of its value. The pundits here say tomorrow may ... More About: Today
Cost of Living Brazil or CLB
2008-01-21 01:38:00 As many people are seeking information on the CLB, the next entries will focus on this subject. Input from readers stating the type of info needed or required would be helpful. More About: Living , Brazil , Cost , Cost of living
Travel Brazil - Bus II: São Paulo to Rio
More articles from this author:2008-01-20 01:50:00 With the air traffic situation being as it is, taking the bus between the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is an good option to consider. Prices range from between 55.00 to 92.00 reais, which at today’s exchange rate is between US$30.00 to 51.00. The ... More About: Travel , Brazil , Buses 1, 2 |
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