5 Things You’d Never Guess About Brazil
5 of the many things that have surprised me about Brazil... "Do you like Brazil?" I heard this question for the thousandth time [...]
The Two Kinds of Americans Abroad
There are two kinds of Americans abroad. Last week, I gave a lecture comparing Brazilian and American culture to a group of law [...]
Getting a Driver’s License in Brazil
Traffic in Brazil is not helped by all the unlicensed drivers. To put my family at ease, I tend to downplay the more [...]
Dear Retailers, Stop Arranging by Color!!
I'd like something yellow. Tshirt, pants, socks, doesn't matter. I just need yellow clothes. When was the last time you went shopping for [...]
Brazil: Children Allowed
Brazil! Where children are always welcome! As an American, I know that taking a child to any restaurant that doesn't have it's menu [...]
Children’s Parties: Brazilian Edition
What are they going to do for the 2nd birthday? We can learn a lot about our own culture by having to explain [...]
A First Test as a Writer
Keep the espresso coming! Recently, I decided to become a writer. I've actually been diligently writing a novel for a couple years, but [...]
The Perks of Not Speaking the Language
Or don't...depending on the situation. I have a secret to confess. I speak Portuguese. Please, don't tell my mother-in-law. I don't speak Portuguese [...]
Hell: Adding a Social Media Button to My Blog
Help! I don't speak IT! Is this even what IT people do? See...I don't know anything! Today, I had a terrible afternoon. By [...]