(source) I'd like to tell a story of a 24-year old guy living in Rio for what turned out to be 6 months, though his very loose plan was to find work, and a way to stay indefinitely. He wanted to see …
Life in the Favela in Brazil – Part 2
By tomorrow, I’ll have been living in a favela in Brazil for one week. It’s hard to stop thinking about all the people I know who have told me countless times how dangerous favela life is. At best, …
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Life in the Favela in Brazil – Part 1
I have a confession to make. While my recent article entitled Between Two Favelas was an accurate portrayal of exactly what the title suggests, it is far from life in the favela in Brazil. For the …
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Between Two Favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I live in between two favelas in Rio de Janeiro and I’d like to share what it’s like to live here. At no time have I felt like my life was in danger but I’m told it’s not smart to go walking at night …
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Why Mineiros Never Miss The Train
(Source) From their artisan cheese to their coffee and cachaça, Mineiros (residents of Minas Gerais) are well-known throughout Brazil for their food and drink. Their habits extend to not only what …
