| Subject | Date Asked |
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| love | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I am in love with one brazilian women she is widow and i want to marry with her and want to live ...
A: you have to ask her to marry you and see if she will say yes. then you hopefully live happily ever ...
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| Marriage | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I am a U.S. citizen who plans to marry a Brazilian citizen. He entered the U.S. illegally and ...
A: Why on earth did he go back to Brazil in April if he was not deported? Now you have a guy who has ...
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| Job in Brazil | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I am an Indian and from IT field with expertise in SAP. I was wondering is it worth trying to find a ...
A: I would say yes if it is for an Indian company. No, if you plan on moving here yourself and looknig ...
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| Marriage | 11/5/2009 |
Q: i am from UK, and i have been with my Brazilian fiance for 9 months now, we want to get married in ...
A: Ah, okay. So you have a few options here. You can get married in the UK and present those documents ...
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| Living in Santos | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am 26 years old and will be leaving and working in Santos in two months from now...I have been ...
A: Oh, housing budget of R$2,500. Yes, you will live very very nicely in Santos. Thats near luxur ...
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| Living in Santos | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am 26 years old and will be leaving and working in Santos in two months from now...I have been ...
A: R$2,500 a month budget will be tough. But Im sure you can find a hotel flat for around R$1500 in ...
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| Marriage | 11/4/2009 |
Q: i am from UK, and i have been with my Brazilian fiance for 9 months now, we want to get married in ...
A: she lives in Brazil and you in the UK but she has been your fiance for nine months now? I dont get ...
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| Marriage | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I am a Indian and I am inlove with a brazil girl. How should I get married with Her? Also if I am ...
A: This is not a problem and not against the law. Is your name Amar? That means "to love" in ...
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| Relocation | 10/19/2009 |
Q: We are a professional couple, he is an electrical engineer, she a university administrator. We have ...
A: Didnt mean to sound classist and racist. Im mulatto, so... Just stating a fact. Racist is mostly ...
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| re: Birth certificate | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Your expertise is needed. Long story-short... I married my Brazilian wife while living in Japan ...
A: Yes, this is a problem. I cant think of anyone because I would need to know where she lives in Sao ...
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| Brasil Relocation | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I've been living in Brasil since November 08 with my Brazilian girlfriend and our 6 month old 1/2 ...
A: ive gotten these types of questions before, wendell, and I have to tell you...just part with the ...
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| Moving to Criciuma | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am a us citizen thinking of moving to Criciuma Brazil next year. I have several friends there and ...
A: Six months is a good adjustment period. Dont move out. Stayin the mansion during that time period so ...
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| Moving to Criciuma | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am a us citizen thinking of moving to Criciuma Brazil next year. I have several friends there and ...
A: I dont know that town. You sure you are spelling it right? Is it in Bahia? Well, first things ...
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| expatriate? or wait | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Cruz. I have been perusing your messages and thought I'd offer up my situation to see if you had any ...
A: Your income can travel with you, of course. If you are a freelancer and working for a US company, ...
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| expatriate? or wait | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Cruz. I have been perusing your messages and thought I'd offer up my situation to see if you had any ...
A: Wellp, if you dont mind moving to Brazil then you should be fine. But PERMANENTLY? That could cause ...
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| Working in brazil | 7/25/2009 |
Q: i'm hugo ,(age:21), I live in canada(montreal), i speak french ,english and i'm planning to learn ...
A: Yes, extremely. Especially if you are not a Brazilian legal resident. Why? Because nearly all of ...
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| Info abotu Sao Paulo | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me hows life Esp for Indian in Sao Paulo and whether We can find good Indian ...
A: Apparently there are a lot of INdians moving to Brazil these days because this is practically the ...
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| information (brazil) | 7/15/2009 |
Q: first of all im mexican so i know i need a visa, so i was wondering if you could help me out with ...
A: You cannot get an athletes visa unless you are a professional. You can only get a student visa at an ...
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| Hello | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Me and my husband along with a 2-year-old kid will be moving to Brazil for a few years on an office ...
A: Okay, a couple of things. First, I dont know those towns at all. I only know where they are located ...
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| living in Brazil | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I'm Brazilian and have been living in CA for 8 years. Now that I have a son, my husband and I are ...
A: I understand your situation completely because Im an American with two American kids and a Braziilan ...
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| Where to go & stay for Carnival 2010 | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can guide me to the rite area/hotel, for my first trip to Brazil Carnival and beach. ...
A: Ipanema or Copa would be great, tho Ipanema is more for the gay crowd. The northeastern states have ...
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| concerned dad | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter is married to a brazilian man and I have two beautiful brailian- american ...
A: Well, why is he facing deportation ifi they are married? Unless he committed visa fraud -- like ...
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| Teaching English in Brazil | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Oi Tudo bom! My name is Blake. It seems like you have a lot of knowledge and experience in this ...
A: You can teach English in Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, BUT you will have to find the private schools, ...
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| Cost of Living in Sao Paulo Brazil | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Hey ken, I´m sure you get this question 1000 times a day, but I was wondering what the relative cost ...
A: Things are changing rapidly in Brazil. The real is strengthening against the dollar again, so I ...
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| moving to sao paulo | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am thinking to take a project in Sao Paulo/Rio. I would like to understand from you : - Is sao ...
A: You or someone else have asked me this exact question already. 1) Rio is more dangerious. There are ...
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| FIND THIS PLACE FOR ME | 5/3/2009 |
Q: IS THERE A PLACE ABOUT 45 MINUTES AWAY BY BUS FROM SANTOS IN BRAZIL CALLED ST VICENT VILLAGE ? IM ...
A: It's a city called Sao Vicente. St Vincent Place must be there, but it could be a closed ...
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| Finding a person | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find a person in Brazil. He owns a house in Portugal that I would like to buy. Could ...
A: No. I cannot help you find a person. Sorry. If he lives in Portugal and owns a home, you have to ...
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| currency cruzados | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i m having a few notes of cruzados total amount 60,650 do they have any any value in indian rupees ...
A: They are worthless. Brazil does not deal in cruzados since 1993. Brazil's currency is the "real." If ...
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| Journalism work in Brazil | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am a British National currently living in a small town called Leopoldina in Minas Gerais. I am ...
A: It wont be easy for you to do this as a reporter cuz of your location. Freelance writers in Brazil ...
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| english teacher | 4/7/2009 |
Q: when will you employ english teacher? I have interest in teaching in sao paulo
A: I dont hire english teachers. Sorry. Im a journalist, not a school. If you want to teach English, ...
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| Rio: Living Expenses, Indian Grocery | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am moving to Rio in a month time along with my wife and kid (infant). I will be working in ...
A: Flamengo area rent will cost you around R$1,500 plus around R$500 in condo fees. Budget for R$2,000 ...
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| How to bring clothes from Brazil | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how to bring clothes From Brazil. I have a small business and I would like to sell ...
A: Aha...so she did send it in a huge box and it is being held. that makes sense. As I told you, one ...
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| reponsentar-se no brasil | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Ken-quero sair Washington DC e voltar ao brasil pra o resto da minha vida-mais e muito tempo desde ...
A: Bahia esquece; so se vc gostasse que morar perto de pessoas maioria ignorante num estado que tem ...
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| Rio | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Is rio a safe place to live and if not where would you want to live?? Been thinking about moving to ...
A: Rio is a danger zone these days, but if you dont buy or sell drugs, dont flaunt your cash, dont hang ...
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| How to bring clothes from Brazil | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how to bring clothes From Brazil. I have a small business and I would like to sell ...
A: Depends on how much you are bringing in. Otherwise, you will have problems with customs and can be ...
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| I need help for visa to work in brazil | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am Sachin, studying in U.K. and residing here since last 2 years. I am in love with a Brazilian ...
A: Sorry, Sachin, you can only get a worknig visa if you have a company in Brazil willing to hire you ...
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| Options to import car from UK to Brasil | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I am UK resident (Greek nationality) and my wife is Brasilian.We have lived in UK for past 3 years. ...
A: You are about the tenth person to ask me this very question so you are in luck. I have the answer! ...
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| Obtaining death, birth & marriage certificates & telephone nos. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I work with a company dealing with real estate. The company wants to acquire the land and am in the ...
A: if you have their names, you need the following info from them: 1) If they are Brazilian citizens, ...
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| Foreign Assignment in Brazil-Curitiba | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My company from the US is sending me to Curitiba (Southern Brazil) for a project about 6 months, I ...
A: Batel is a nice neighborhood. You will like it. Apartment/hotels are just as they sound -- you can ...
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| bringing my cars to Brazil | 2/20/2009 |
Q: need some help with moving to Brazil. I accepted a job in Sao Paulo and will move there in about 3 ...
A: You can not bring new cars to Brazil, only classic cars 30 yrs or older. If you want an AudiA8, you ...
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| kidnapping | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i would like to let the good people know about this story.how can i spread the word to brazilians ...
A: I do not know the names of the individual reporters, nor if they speak english or not. you can try O ...
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| kidnapping | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i would like to let the good people know about this story.how can i spread the word to brazilians ...
A: You need to contact the local press here. Magazines like Veja, Istoe and Epoca. If you suspect the ...
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| car sales | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My name is Rudik I am a car dealer based out of Toronto Canada. my question is do you know of any ...
A: For car importers, call Jorg Dornbush, CEO of BMW in Brazil and President of Abeiva, the Automotive ...
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| Daughter wants to marry a brazilian | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter who met a brazilian boy who is not legal in the US. They want to get married, so ...
A: She would not have to stay in Brazil for six months. BUT here is what will happen. He leaves the US ...
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| Daughter wants to marry a brazilian | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter who met a brazilian boy who is not legal in the US. They want to get married, so ...
A: Ugh. As a father of two daughters (7 and 4), I am not liking this at all. I think that not only is ...
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| Daughter wants to marry a brazilian | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter who met a brazilian boy who is not legal in the US. They want to get married, so ...
A: Oooh. If she was my daughter, Id go ballastic. No way is this a good idea as you have laid it out. ...
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| importing/exporting my Vintage Vespa | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a UK citizen, planning to move back to Brasil after 8yrs of living in the UK, I have a ...
A: You can import used goods like this, but Im not sure what the tax will be. The Brazilian IRS, ...
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| Travel FROM Brazil, and Carnival locations... | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I'll be leaving for Brazil at the end of January, kicking off a 6 month trip around South America... ...
A: Yoni: Rio is geared towards the Carnival parades at the Sambadromo, but there are a growing number ...
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| Moving to Brazil | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My name is Samay. I have been offered a position by my US-based company to work in Alphaville at a ...
A: Is housing included? I dont know Alphaville to have homes for single individuals. These are upscale ...
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| Question | 1/2/2009 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina :-) I have a question about Brazil if that's okay. I was ...
A: Brazilians have credit cards, of cousre, and they shop on line, but RARELY if ever use a credit card ...
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| franca | 12/30/2008 |
Q: how does one get to franca from sao paulo, please give me a specific contact to communicate with ...
A: you can get their by car,of course, or by bus. I cannot give you any contacts, as I do not know you. ...
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| Ship to Brazil | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am terrified of flying...anyone knows how could I get to Brazil by ship?
A: There are many merchant marine and cruise ships to travel to Rio, leaving from Miami. Google ...
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| Export/Import classic 30 years old car | 12/26/2008 |
Q: In my idea, it is to export the 32 years old car from the US to Brazil as a tourist car and I will ...
A: Looks like Daniel Fisch has your answer. If it is 30 yrs or older and a collectibel car, you can ...
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| Export/Import classic 30 years old car | 12/26/2008 |
Q: In my idea, it is to export the 32 years old car from the US to Brazil as a tourist car and I will ...
A: Yeah, this seems very messy to me. Im not so sur eyou can do this at all. On a tourist visa, you ...
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| Employment in Brazil | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I recently visited your country and fell in love with it.I am a professional in the Oil & Gas ...
A: Well, a few hints. First I would go to oil and gas industry websites and trade magazines and see if ...
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| Indian working in Rio / Sau Paulo | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am Rohit, based out of Calcutta, India. I am about to move to Brazil for work purpose, on a work ...
A: Okay, so rent looks good for you. Figur eyou will spend at least $700 a month for a one bedroom; ...
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| Indian working in Rio / Sau Paulo | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am Rohit, based out of Calcutta, India. I am about to move to Brazil for work purpose, on a work ...
A: By port, do you mean maritime port or airport? There is no port in Sao Paulo city. Its in Santos, in ...
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| Indian working in Rio / Sau Paulo | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am Rohit, based out of Calcutta, India. I am about to move to Brazil for work purpose, on a work ...
A: Well, if you are getting $3,000 a month AND a living bonus, such as rent paid, then you need to find ...
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| Import car in Brazil | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I will move to Brazil and live (Resident) there and I wish to have my car with me. I have this link ...
A: Sure, I understand you are not importing the car to Brazil as a merchant. But I dont know if this ...
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| Import car in Brazil | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I will move to Brazil and live (Resident) there and I wish to have my car with me. I have this link ...
A: If you are in Brazil and your car is in the US, and you want to bring your car to Brazil, it will be ...
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| What to pack for a 6-month stay in Brazil? | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I'll be traveling the 21st of January, 2009 and I am struggling to decide how much to pack. My main ...
A: Figure 7 days worth of summer/spring clothes (70 to 90 degree weather) and five days of thin ...
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| Relocation to Sao Paulo | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am considering a move from India to Sao Paulo. I am married with a 4 yr old daughter. What would ...
A: You wil not get your kid in a private school on that salary. I have two kids in school and pay ...
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| Relocation to Sao Paulo | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am considering a move from India to Sao Paulo. I am married with a 4 yr old daughter. What would ...
A: Depends on the company, so I cant answer that. Figure between BRL2,500 and R$10,000. Are you married ...
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| Brazil trip for 2~3 weeks | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm from USA. I don't speak Portuguese but played capoeira for some years in Istambul, Turkey so I'm ...
A: Good idea. A road trip is good, but unless you have an offroad vehicle and dont mind the bumpy ...
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| Brazil trip for 2~3 weeks | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I'm from USA. I don't speak Portuguese but played capoeira for some years in Istambul, Turkey so I'm ...
A: So looks like you will ahve about a month. Okay, first, I wouldnt spend any time at all in Sao ...
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| brazil(rio) | 11/22/2008 |
Q: im a 23 years old african american in Tampa, Florida. I have grown fond of Brazil particularly Rio ...
A: I cant answer this question honestly, man. There are woman who are going to like you in Rio, India, ...
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| want to marry brazil girl friend | 11/18/2008 |
Q: It is to request you that my name is inderjeet gujral and i am from India. I have some questions in ...
A: You wont be a CITIZEN of Brazil, but you can get a permanent visa and yes, about six months sounds ...
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| PLEASE HELP ME...I NEED ADVICE FROM A BRAZILIAN CITIZEN ON THIS ONE!! | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Well...I'm a US citizen and something happened that I wasn't planning for on a recent trip to Rio de ...
A: It will be very hard for a single girl to get a tourist visa to the US, unfortunately. She can try, ...
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| want to marry brazil girl friend | 11/16/2008 |
Q: It is to request you that my name is inderjeet gujral and i am from India. I have some questions in ...
A: Jeet: Have you ever MET this woman? If not, ever, I wouldnt recommend getting married. Now to ...
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| Travelling to Brazil | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'm arriving in Rio at midnight and want to organise a driver to pick me up from the airport. Can ...
A: Wow...youre going to be in Brazil for a few months then. When you arrive in the airport in Rio, you ...
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| moving to brazil | 10/22/2008 |
Q: single, not a youngster, in good shape, non smoker.....thinking about moving to brazil, would like ...
A: If you like a J-lo type of woman, then yo uare going to have to stay in Rio or maybe Santos. ...
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| Communication in Brazil | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I'm Harriet an English University student. As part of my course this year, I have been asked to ...
A: Well, that all depends on the setting. Lets take an informal one, between two acquaintances. You ...
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| History of Fashion in Brazil | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Im doing a project on the modern history of fashion in Brazil! My portion of the project will cover ...
A: When we talk about traditional dress in Brazil, we mostly talk about the Afro-Brazilian style in the ...
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| Feelings Brazilians have about Americans | 9/26/2008 |
Q: What Filters or attitudes might a business man/woman from Brazil have about an American? ANSWER: In ...
A: Culturally speaking, when conducting business in Brazil you: 1) Dress nice. If the person you are ...
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| Feelings Brazilians have about Americans | 9/25/2008 |
Q: What Filters or attitudes might a business man/woman from Brazil have about an American?
A: In short, Brazilians like Americans and are curious about Americans. Individual biases are just ...
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| moving to rio de janeiro | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i recently visited brazil and fell in love with it. i have decided that i'll move to rio next year. ...
A: 1. Your visa is renewable for a max of six months. You cant stay longer. If you overstay your ...
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| Sao Paulo, underground nitelife | 9/6/2008 |
Q: How are you? As soon as I get back from Iraq my buddy and i are moving to Brazil. Sao Paulo to be ...
A: Yea, they love English down here. Love Story is pretty hot. Gets jumping around 2am. Techno. Its in ...
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| Sao Paulo, underground nitelife | 9/2/2008 |
Q: How are you? As soon as I get back from Iraq my buddy and i are moving to Brazil. Sao Paulo to be ...
A: Sao Paulo is massive. There is no such area that has the MOST night life, cuz those areas change all ...
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| brazil visa | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am planning to move to brazil with my boyfriend next november what kind of visa will i need and ...
A: At first you will only qualify for a tourist visa and nothing else unless; 1) you plan on getting ...
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| Expat move to Sao Paulo | 8/12/2008 |
Q: In general, what would a 2 bedroom condo or apt in a secure building/complex rent for? I'd really ...
A: Santo Amaro is not a very nice neighborhood so wherever you are, you will have to commute if that is ...
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| Retirment Home | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My wife and I will soon be looking to purchase a vacation/retirement home or condo in Brazil (Most ...
A: You dont need cash. It used to be that Brazilians only paid cash for property, but the days of 25% ...
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| Party places | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I'm 27 and I Live in Pattaya, Thailand. I was looking to organise a trip to South America and maybe ...
A: Rio and Sao Paulo are by far the best, though foreigners are going to want to see Rio cuz SP is ...
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| Paying rent in Brazil | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My son moved to Brazil last fall and is has just accepted a new job in Rio. He is signing his first ...
A: I have never heard of a cashiers check. He can go to a bank and ask him what options he has. I ...
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| Paying rent in Brazil | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My son moved to Brazil last fall and is has just accepted a new job in Rio. He is signing his first ...
A: I happen to pay my rent in cash, but that is only because i know and trust the broker, who lives ...
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| Language School in Rio | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have already spent 4 and a half months in Brazil this year and have totally fallen in love with ...
A: I dont know any Portuguese language schools off the top of my head. Sorry. Why dont you try this ...
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| 4 questions for upcoming trip | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I will be coming to South America on a 12 day tour, with 5 nights in Brazil. I have 4 quick ...
A: Copa is always a risk. Dont walk around with an expensive digitial Canon EOS rebel unless you got ...
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| Is a CPF required? | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I'm in Brazil on a work visa for 4 months. I acquired an RNE within the required 30 day time frame. ...
A: A CPF is required if you want to rent an apt in your name, or get a bank account in your name. It is ...
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| Relocating to Macae' | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Ken I work for an oilfield service company and am considering a relocation to Macae'. I am married ...
A: I dont know the region at all. I just know its in Rio. You can google Macae and find out about it. ...
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| American moving to Brazil | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am 25 years old and my husband is 32. We are both born and raised in the United States. Recently ...
A: Moving to a foreign country is very stressful. Its not for everyone. You have to be a mix of crazy ...
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| Relocating to Brazil | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am possibly re-locating to Brazil (from US) for work on a work visa. I Also have a Brazilian ...
A: You dont need to pay taxes to the US gov IF you are a staffer working for an AMerican or European ...
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| Relocating to Brazil | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am possibly re-locating to Brazil (from US) for work on a work visa. I Also have a Brazilian ...
A: Yes you can buy property here in Brazil and get a loan from a bank, BUT first you will need to have ...
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| Driving in Brazil | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Ken A friend and I are wanting to travel in Brazil and South America for three months in July (we ...
A: that sounds like a great trip, and a costly one. You will need a CPF in order to buy a used car ...
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| work transfer to Sorocaba | 4/1/2008 |
Q: we are looking in to moving to Sorocaba, my wifes company has a large tractor plant there, and have ...
A: Well, Sorocaba is about an hour and a half from Sao Paulo city and that's where international ...
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| Moving to Sao Paolo | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Please I would like to have an approximation of the living cost in Sao Paolo, since I will probably ...
A: There is also Brooklin, which is right next door to Novo Brooklin. BOth are nice neighborhoods. For ...
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| Salvador | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I would like to take my family to live in Salvador for at least a year if not two. My major ...
A: There is a Pan-American school in Salvador. I know nothing about the school, though. ...
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| Shoe and hand bag factories in Brazil | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am planning to buy and sell various types of women shoes, hand bags and accessories in South ...
A: Handbags I dont know, but can find out. Shoes are all in Franca in Sao Paulo, about two hours from ...
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| travelling brazil highlights in 2 weeks! | 3/6/2008 |
Q: im planning on flying into rio on the 17th may and i need to be in buenas aires by the 3rd of june. ...
A: Wow, thats a lot of land to cover, my friend, and I dont know if I can give you any specifics. I ...
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| Education | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am a student in college and am doing a project studying the educational system in Brazil. Can you ...
A: I dont know the answers to all of your questions. You would have to be able to read Portuguese for ...
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| VOLUNTEER OR INTERNSHIP | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I´m a spanish medical student of 6th year and I would like to work as a volunteer for a month in ...
A: Talk to Walkiria Senna Brown and tell her Ken Rapoza sent you. She works for an NGO in Salvador and ...
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| living in brazil | 2/8/2008 |
Q: "Hello, my name is gabriele and i am an American citizen born in the us. my boyfriend is from brazil ...
A: I emailed this to you yesterday: Sounds like you have a serious problem here, Gabriele. That's not ...
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| brazil | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am curious what whould be the best way to get from Rio to Iguaza waterfalls? Is there a train that ...
A: Depends on two things...your financial situation and your time constrains. You can get to Rio to ...
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| school | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I'm in High School and I would like to go to a law school in Brazil. I would like to know what I ...
A: This is mostly ou tof my realm of expertise, but what you will need for sure are the following: 1) ...
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| About Taubate | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am an American who has been living in Rio, specifically Rio for the past 6 months. My husband's ...
A: Okay, now I know Taubate. Thanks to Wikipedia. You are going to be nowhere NEAR a foreign language ...
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| Holiday in Natal, Brazil | 1/8/2008 |
Q: We are coming to Brazil in january 2008 for 3 weeks. We wondered if you can give us any advice on ...
A: That is one place in Brazil I know nothing about. Though I hear it is very beautiful. Some advice -- ...
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| Salvador | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Tudo bom? My name Aking . I'm thinking about moving from America to Brazil for a year.I have a ...
A: Not knowing you very well, or your lifestyle choices, I would advise you generally on Salvador as ...
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| Brazilian Vacation | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My name is Ian and my Fiance Rosana, me and my 9 year old daughter are traveling to Brazil Feb 29 ...
A: It is the holidays and I dont have a lot of free time, but I can tell you a few things. First, your ...
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| Booking Tours from Maneas | 12/1/2007 |
Q: We'd like to go toward the West. Is it better to contact an agent there or book from the US...Any ...
A: Im travelling. There is one ecolodge in Manaus, tho Ive never been to it. I heard from good sources ...
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| Angra dos Reis | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I will be going to Angra dos Reis in January 2008. I would like to know how I can secure an ...
A: Apartments, huh? This I do not know off the top of my head and would require some homework. I can ...
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| Rio Carnival Info | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me with advice and recommendations on my first trip to Rio Carnival. ...
A: Carnaval starts on Feb 2 and ends on Feb 5. It is very expensive for foreigners booking travel ...
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| hi im going to brazil for my first time | 9/16/2007 |
Q: i will be in rio, im 19 and will be traveling with my friend also 19 were both english, ive heard ...
A: Rio is a very dangerous, any goes place. However, there are extra cops on the streets during thise ...
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| moving to brazil | 8/28/2007 |
Q: if i were to move from america to brazil, what part of brazil would you recommed? i want a safe ...
A: I would recommend Florianopolis, or Floripa as it is known there. You would fly to Sao Paulo, then ...
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| moving to brazil | 8/28/2007 |
Q: if i were to move from america to brazil, what part of brazil would you recommed? i want a safe ...
A: That depends, Patrick, on what you want to do, what kind of weather you like, what type of ...
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| ttravelling around Brazil | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My son is about to begin a backpacking tour of Brazil. He will fly into Rio and then also wants to ...
A: It will take you about 3 to 4 days by bus to go to Manaus from Rio. You can fly, that will cost you ...
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| Travel from Santos - SP to Rio and then back to GRU | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I am travelling to Brazil at the end of this month to attend a conference in Santos and then spend ...
A: I dont know if you can get a bus directly from Rio to GRU. I wouldnt count on it. Stay near the ...
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| Cost of living | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am traveling to Salvador in 3 weeks. I was wondering what the cost of living for 5 weeks would be, ...
A: i think so. depends how you plan on livingn down there and where you plan on traveling to. If you ...
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| Cost of living | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I am traveling to Salvador in 3 weeks. I was wondering what the cost of living for 5 weeks would be, ...
A: $1,000 is equal to around R$1,8000 and so depending on how high you plan on living, I would say that ...
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| Living cost in salvador | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My name is Mehran Fard, a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering. I supposed to come in Brazil in 6 ...
A: Where are you from? Male or female? I ask this cuz it might matter on the advice I give. Look, ...
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| living in brazil as a student | 6/19/2007 |
Q: i,m a nigerian and i will like to know the least amount to spend as a student in brazil in a month. ...
A: Depends on a lot of things Bayode. Where are you goign to school? Are you going to a Portuguese ...
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| Living cost in Rio de Jenerio | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Hi this is Anil from India. I have got selected for an ICEC (steel building manufacturing company) ...
A: As a single person, I would say you could live pretty well on $40,000 a year. That would give you a ...
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| trip to brazil | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Im planing a holiday in Brazil for two months, from November 2007 till January 2008. Is it possible ...
A: Short answer re: $1,300 lasting you two months: Hell no. Especially in Rio or Sao Paulo. Now, ...
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| Brazil people | 4/7/2007 |
Q: ) Please, I'd love to know some info about the festivals & important events for people in Santa ...
A: Mado: I dont know where Santa Barbara D´Oeste is in Sao Paulo. It sounds like it is in the interior ...
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| Brazilians living in America | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I am doing an assignment for school, and I am trying to find a good web-site on Brazilians living in ...
A: Ill answer your second question first. The question of "hispanic" is really a matter of symantics in ...
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| carneval | 2/20/2007 |
Q: how many samba schools take part in the carneval of brazil?
A: Too many to list. But the ones youre probably thinking of are in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio there are ...
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| Brazil | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I am planning to go to Brazil for a couple of weeks or more during a RTW trip in September. I had ...
A: Wow...Brazil is ENORMOUS, man. Its at least as big as the continental US. Now, Sao Paulo and Rio ...
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| HoneyMoon in Brazil | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I am planning a honeymoon for my wife to be and myself. Don't know too much about Brazil just that ...
A: This is kind of a homework question, my friend. All of this depends on your budget andn what you ...
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| visas | 10/12/2006 |
Q: ive already bought my ticket and i will be in brazil 2 weeks in febrero. i am waiting one more month ...
A: Tourist visas are not hard to get. Unless Canada has restrictions on Brazilian tourists then there ...
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| weather and region and girls | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Ok, so I'm probably going to be there from may through june. So, the lows are around 50, or is this ...
A: >.Ok, so I'm probably going to be there from may through june. So, the lows are around 50, or is ...
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| weather and region and girls | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I am a college student planning on studying abroad/volunteering/interning in Brazil. We haven't ...
A: Rio would be anice place to be. Depends where you are. Rio is beautiful but deadly. Now, Ive never ...
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| credentials for brazil | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I will be traveling to Bahia (Salvador Da Bahia?), Brazil... I am not sure if it matters how long ...
A: You will need a passport and at least a tourist visa which you can get in one day. A passport will ...
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| Brazil, Rio? | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I've read a couple of articles about brazil, and they basically said it's a man's paradise, woman ...
A: Well, I dont know about that. When a magazine says that women in Brazil are here to pamper men it ...
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| vaccinations for brazil (rio & sau paulo) | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I am traveling to Brazil (Rio & Sau Paulo) on a businees trip in less than a week. Due to some ...
A: Matt -- You do not need any vaccinations to travel to Rio or Sao Paulo, especially for a business ...
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| permanent resident visa | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I am thinking of marrying a Brazilian woman in Rio de Janeiro. I figure there are 3 options for ...
A: I have neve rheard of a retirement visa so I cant help you with that. If you overstay your tourist ...
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| Santarem | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are coming to Santarem in January 2007 with two other couples aboard the Regal ...
A: What type of tour? A nature tour, or tours in general? If nature, I would suggest you contact ...
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| Traveling tips | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I am going to Sau Paulo and to Brasilia for two weeks in Sept. Primarly for business and I had a few ...
A: I am going to Sau Paulo and to Brasilia for two weeks in Sept. Primarly for business and I had a few ...
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| Living in Brazil | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I am a gay man who is considering a move to Brazil. What is the climate regarding gay issues? What ...
A: Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are very open to gay men and as you probably know, are somewhat gay ...
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| Ship Travel to Brazil | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I am interested in traveling to Brazil by ship, not as part of an organized tour, but as my ...
A: I dont know of any affordable crusies that go to Rio from California, and certainly not Sao Paulo, ...
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| Voos ao Brasil | 8/23/2006 |
Q: Bom dia Ken, Meu nome e Sandra e sou espanhola morando em Chicago. Estou fazendo pesquisas de voos a ...
A: Se voce esta viajando dos Estados Unidos, eu recomendaria que voce usa discount travel brokers. ...
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| Sao Paulo | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Im a college student planing to study for one semester abroad in Sao Paulo. I need to discuss living ...
A: Where are you studying? What college? Thats important for me to know. SP is like LA. You dont want ...
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| Manaus Day Tours | 2/25/2006 |
Q: My wife and I will be in Manaus on March 16-17 prior to leaving on an Oceania Cruise Lines trip ...
A: Rudy: I was on Carnival holiday and only saw this today. I have never been to the Amazon. And I ...
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| Salvador de Bahia | 2/10/2006 |
Q: I'm Igor from Italy,I'll be in Salvador from March 6 till March 13 and I would like to ask you which ...
A: Sorry, Igor. Been away from my computer. I dont know Bahia very well. I only know Porto Seguro ...
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| tours | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I will be touring Rio de Janiero in June. I will go on one day trip to Corcovado and that area. The ...
A: That depends on what you want to see? Live music? Some bossa nova history? Natural parks? Tropical ...
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| tours | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I will be travelling to Brazil. Can you recommend some good tours in RIo? Also, I am thinking of ...
A: Wendy: I can recommend good tours, yes, but that all depends on what kind of money you are looking ...
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| trip to south america | 8/18/2005 |
Q: i have been planning on going to south america especially Brazil since my senior year. now that i've ...
A: Where are you from? Well, if you are saying senior year in high school and you want to go to Rio ...
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| I am a Peruvian travelling... | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I am a Peruvian travelling in Bolivia now, in a few days will cross the frontier to Corumba (Brazil) ...
A: Jaime, you have a very loooooooooong trip ahead of you. I have never made a trip like that by bus. ...
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| land problems in Brazil (this is not a homework question) | 1/22/2005 |
Q: Can you please tell me what is the seeming dilemma faced by Brazil: land for the landless at the ...
A: Peter: This question requires hours to respond to. Do you recall the American Forty Acres and a Mule ...
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| Dress code? | 12/1/2004 |
Q: Couple more questions. That was helpful! 1) Are there any good bars/clubs to go to that allow for ...
A: Im not big on the bar scene in Rio. I just know that you shouldnt go to HELP on Copacabana Beach if ...
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| Rio - to stay and to do alone? | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I'll start planning it all this weekend. I'm currently 25 years old. I'm not looking for sexual ...
A: I am not interested in paying for sex or romantic interaction but I hear it's a pretty sexual/open ...
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| Rio - to stay and to do alone? | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I'm a graduate student in the US and have actually never been out of the country. I have a little ...
A: I would have liked to know your age and if you are into sexual tourism, which it sort of sounds like ...
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| Capoeira | 8/3/2004 |
Q: I am a screenwriter in L.A. working on a film about Capoeira. Though I know the spirit of Capoeira ...
A: David: This is out of my area of expertise at the moment tho I can do some research on it. I suggest ...
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| Honeymoon in Brazil | 5/5/2004 |
Q: Ken - We're planning a trip to Brazil which will coincide with New Year's and were wondering if ...
A: ..first of all, excellent choice on Costa do Sauipe. I have never been there unfortunately, but my ...
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| Tours and what to see in Rio | 3/24/2004 |
Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Rio on January 18th. 2005 to join a cruise tour on the 20th. ...
A: Sorry, it took me a while to get to you. Been on the road. If you want off the beaten path tours of ...
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| Brazil | 2/20/2004 |
Q: I have a few questions 1)We are going to Brazil in June and wondering if we should book hotels, ...
A: Sorry it took me a while. Been busy. 1) Yes, book your travel in advance. In Rio, I wouldnt ...
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| Itinerary for Brazil | 9/18/2003 |
Q: My wife and I are visiting our son James who is in Belo Horizonte Brazil for 5 months of his UK ...
A: Two weeks is not going to give you a lot of time, you are right. If I were you, I would stay in ...
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| Amazon | 7/10/2003 |
Q: I have a brochure about a 7 day cruise from Manaus on the Rio Negro and the Amazon, 20 passenger ...
A: Well, first of all, I hope you are interested in adventure/eco-travel because Manaus is not some ...
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