I love going out in Brazil for next to nothing and with next to nothing, in terms of what I carry on me. Back in California, I’d maybe do about two fun things per week. In Rio, when I lived near or in …
The Brazilian Bolshoi
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 …
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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The Good Example Award
Since 2010, a group in Minas Gerais made up of foundations, media outlets and business people has been handing out an annual award to people who act to improve the communities they live in. …
For a Safer Brazil
In late June of 2012, the Brazilian Federal government, in conjunction with the State government of Alagoas, launched the Safer Brazil Program (Programa Brasil Mais Seguro) which aimed at lowering …