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The Lives and Blogs of Expats in Brazil One of my favorite procrastinatory pleasures is reading blogs authored by other expats who are living in Brazil. When I first moved to Brazil, the blogosphere was very young and such blogs were very scarce. Over the past couple of years, however, the number of foreigners moving to Brazil, both tem
Best English-Language Blogs about Brazil Last week, I wrote about some of the favorite blogs I like to read that are written by expats who live in various regions of Brazil. Although many delve into myriad aspects of life in Brazil, they largely do so through an autobiographical filter similar to that of a journal or diary entry. This we
U.S. is the Number One Source of Immigrants to Brazil Early 1900s propaganda poster encouraging Japanese immigration. Image courtesy of the Brazilian government. Like the U.S. and Canada, Brazil has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all over the world. In fact, Brazil was built by immigrants – from Portugal and Africa during colonial times,
Food and Lodging that Make the Grade Photo © Michael Sommers. The very first time I came to Salvador (close to 20 years ago), I was in town for only two weeks. One of the sensations I still remember was being overwhelmed by the fact that there were apparently so many unique “must-try” Bahian dishes to sample and so few time in which
Reliving Tropicalismo - On and Off Screen It’s not every day that you get to go see a movie with someone who hung out with all the film’s main protagonists in the off screen realm. However, this wasn’t the only reason I said “yes” when my friend Myra invited me to accompany her and her 70-something year-old friend, Fred, to a screening o
Best Beach Barracas in Fortaleza, Brazil The elaborate Atlantidz, an Atlantis-themed barraca. Photo © Rodrigo Teixeira, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Throughout the Northeast, beach-going would be unimaginable without the ever-present barracas, seaside restaurant-bars where friends and family settle in for a long day of chatting
Plans and Punctuality Photo © Michael Sommers. I often only realize how “Brazilian” I’ve become when I see myself through foreign eyes. Two years ago, I spent my end of year holidays at Barra Grande, an idyllic beach getaway on Bahia’s Baía de Camamu, where I met and became friends with a German surfer/financial consul
Obamas Take to the Campaign Trail in Brazil It might seem as if American voters have a difficult choice to make between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president. However, just think of how confusing it is for Brazilians faced with no less than 16 Obamas running for office in the country’s upcoming municipal elections, the first round of
Brazil's Best Beaches: Ilhabela, São Paulo There are dozens of beautiful beaches on Ilhabela. Photo © Alberto, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Ilhabela has no shortage of stunning beaches. Those on the west coast facing São Sebastião have calmer waters, but they are also smaller and often more crowded. They can be easily reached by
Exploring Ilhabela, Brazil's Largest Off-coast Island Photo © Jorge in Brazil, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Brazil’s largest off-coast island is only a 15-minute ferryboat ride from São Sebastião. Once you’re there, it’s utter relaxation all the way (provided you’re armed with mosquito repellent—85 percent of the volcanic island is covered
Taxi Trouble in Santa Teresa Photo © Michael Sommers. I arrived in Rio de Janeiro last Saturday afternoon and, as usual, felt a sudden thrill as I stepped out of Tom Jobim International Airport and boarded a bus bound for the downtown district of Centro. I can always count on Rio to send my dopamine levels into overdrive. Unf
Rio's Alternative Points of View Photo © Michael Sommers. At the top of any To Do list for first-time visitors to Rio de Janeiro are two obligatory ascents: 1. To the top of Corcovado (to take in jaw-dropping panoramic views of Sugarloaf and the city). 2. To the top of Sugarloaf (to take in jaw-dropping panoramic views of Corcova
The Dawning of Brazil's B&B Age Photo © Michael Sommers. Earlier this week, I spent the night at O Veleiro, a bed-and-breakfast owned and lived in by a friendly Canadian-Brazilian couple. This B&B is noteworthy for its location – a sprawling house hugging one of Rio de Janeiro’s jungly mountainsides (iconic neighbors include
Making House Calls in Rio, Part 1 Photo © Michael Sommers. Whenever I travel to Rio de Janeiro I’m always seduced by the idea of living there. For this reason, I always love visiting homes of people who actually do live there. Recently, I visited two fantastic Rio de Janeiro homes – both of which are located in leafy residential p
The Beaches of Natal, Brazil Heading towards the water at Ponta Negra. Photo © Guilherme Morais, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Natal is all about its beaches. Although the city beaches are still appealing from an aesthetic point of view, urbanization has taken its toll in recent years. In the shadow of the Forte
Making House Calls in Rio, Part 2 Photo © Michael Sommers. The house I wrote about in my previous post was a 1930s Norman-style villa overlooking the Lagoa Rodrigo das Freitas that was home to art collector Eva Klabin. The second, a beautiful Modernist house located on the lush slopes of the upscale neighborhood of Gávea was built
Ubatuba Beaches and Other Recreation Ihla Anchieta. Photo © Chris Benseler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. While Ubatuba itself has some passable beaches, they pale in comparison to the more unspoiled sheltered coves and sandy expanses you’ll find north and south of town. The majority of these are easily accessible by ca
Brazil's Best and Write-est Photo © Michael Sommers. There has been a lot of ink spilled in recent times about all the enormous and myriad changes taking place in Brazil; from the swelling of the middle classes and the pacification of favelas to the behind-the-schedule-ness of Brazil’s preparations for the upcoming 2014 Worl
Care for a Drink with your Film? (or a Film with your Drink?) Photo © Michael Sommers. Although it’s more famously known for its beaches, music, and Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro is also a great city for film lovers. This isn’t just because Rio is home to dozens of movie theaters, many of them housed in alluring edifices – ranging from the streamlined Art Deco sp
Brazil’s Homegrown Tourism Boom Photo © Michael Sommers. Brazil’s economic boom of the last few years has had significant impacts on the country’s tourism industry. While prices for food, accommodations, and transportation have risen considerably, at the same time, the emergence of a new lower-middle class with more disposable i

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