When people think of Brazil and dancing, images of samba and forró come to mind. But what about something more classical, like ballet? In the city of Joinville, in northern Santa Catarina, one can …
The "Samba Song" that's not a Song
Would you believe me if I told you the samba-canção is not just a type of samba song, but an intimate piece of clothing? If you’re a guy, it might be something you’re wearing right …
A coconut's throw from the sea
Things of a personal nature were turning sour. I had just up and moved to a new city, friends were either far away or hard to come by, I was finding it pretty difficult to relate to my …
Kebabs, Baião and Beer
(terra.com.br) In some of the cities I lived in, my stay was short, so finding a good and quick food fix was a priority no matter where I landed. If you’ve been on the streets of Brazil at night, …
Half a Year Away
I’ve been away from Brazilian life for half a year now. Every time I have been away from Brazil for a short period, it seems like my last trip was a hundred years ago. I think this is because …
How to Get 50 Percent More Juice for Free
As I was winding down my run the other day, I passed by a juice bar that had recently opened for business. I don’t remember seeing any juice bars like this one when I first moved to Belo Horizonte two …
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