Bad Portuguese & Worse First Impression
In my life, I’ve experienced very few things as disheartening as being unable to show another person who I am. Only slightly less frustrating is [...]
The Delicious Moqueca Capixaba
When visiting Vitoria there are exactly four things to do: 1)spend the day at one of the nearby beach towns, 2) visit the Garoto candy [...]
Ubu, our hidden gem
For me, one of the greatest pleasures life in Vitoria has to offer is the opportunity to visit a gorgeous beach, on a gorgeous day. [...]
Trip to the Veterinário
Canela and Mingau, our four month old kittens, have been with us for exactly one month. In honor of that anniversary, I’m sharing a [...]
To American School or Not To American School in Rio de Janeiro
What would expect to get for $40,000? A great car? A renovated kitchen? What about $40,000 every year for four years, $160,000? A Harvard diploma? [...]
My Peculiar Professional Niche: Helping Brazilian Students Study Abroad
Last Friday, Veja.com, posted an article on the growing number of Brazilian students attending college abroad. I found the article from a link posted by [...]
Brazil’s Hiroshima
In his book, , British journalist Alex Bellos quotes the Brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues, “Everywhere has its irremediable national catastrophe, something like a Hiroshima. Our [...]
Culture Shock Causes 3 Year Loss in Productivity
I had to update my resume last week for the first time in several years. I was filling in dates and noticed a nearly three [...]
Reading or Things I Take For Granted
When was the last time you appreciated the ability to read? For me, never. I’ve never finished a book and marveled at the feat I [...]