You may find this shocking, but Brazilians do not speak Spanish (or Brazilian). The Brazilian people of Brazil speak (Brazilian) Portuguese. The following is a very rough guide to the Portuguese language. My phonetic spellings are crude, and my explanations are basic, but it should be adequate
A Beginner’s Guide To Brazil
The world’s fifth largest country has more to offer than simply beaches, soccer, samba and a giant stone Jesus. From the Amazon to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, to São Paulo and its 11 million residents, the vastness of Brazil affords travelers a seemingly bottomless reservoir of adventure. So
Time of Rio: A Stunning Film From MOOV
If there were any doubts (there were not) as to the beauty of the Cidade Maravilhosa, the filmmakers at MOOV (a Rio de Janeiro based production studio) have put any and all of them to rest. The following is a production entitled Time of Rio, and it captures some of the cities most iconic sights
5 Awesome Hikes in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is more than beaches and samba. The city is surrounded by, and quite literally in the middle of, the Floresta da Tijuca (The Tijuca Forest). There are many amazing hikes in Rio de Janeiro and spectacular vistas awaiting your exploration, so get out of your catatonic, cachaça
Discovering Peanut Butter In Brazil
Sometimes the comforts of home can weigh heavily on the traveler's soul, and it is in these times that we must find strength. Strength to go out and find whatever it is we are jonesing for, and to do so at all costs. The shelves of Brazilian and American markets are quite different from one
Milk In Brazil: I Want To Go Home
As the most dominant species on the planet, us humans enjoy feasting on the milk of unsuspecting animal mothers from time to time. In order to best prepare milk for human consumption, I personally believe that the following are an important part of the milk cartoning process: Ensure that the
The $130 Bottle Of Beer
Long had I heard stories of this beverage, but my first encounter with it in the wild occurred whilst perusing the drink selection at a supermarket in Florianópolis. This beer, brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels in Belgium (and appropriately names Deus, or God in Portuguese, because it contains some
Nescau: A Delicious Alternative To Brazil’s Milk
A magical drink called Nescau, manufactured by Nestle (who also brands water in Brazil), exists in the grocery stores of Brazil. This drink apparently gives you energy (at least I assume so because of the lightning bolt on it, and because the word "FAST" is written on the side in English),
Brazil’s Lucrative Key Duplication Business
Apparently keys, and copies of keys, is big business in Brazil (or at least Rio). Throughout the city (quite densely in some areas) you will find small kiosks, supposedly 24 hours, that will make duplicate keys for you "quickly and securely". In some places you can literally stand at one kiosk
