Retireeyoungen
American looking for information about Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Salvador, Estado de Bahia
Speaks I speak English and some Portuguese
Registration: 18 August 2017
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Thank you Abthree, yes I do want to spend quite a bit of time there in the future. Especially as he is getting older now and becoming a teenager. I love the atmosphere of being there and want to do more but safely. We are even looking at going to ... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Thank you so much for replying back and for that insight. I will definitely take the vaccinations once they let me know it is my turn. I really appreciate that. I hope you are enjoying yourself and staying safe as well. Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Rraypo, Thank you so much for explaining that, I don鈥檛 think I have ever seen anyone break it down like that. I live here in Texas and looking travel back and forth to Bahia s lot in hopes of purchasing a second home-getaway after military ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Thank you for the info! Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Does anyone have one for Salvador, Bahia near Barra or somewhere near it? Read More
Raising kids in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Brazil different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Brazil? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
Thank you for posting this, it helps me a lot! I have not lived yet but I can see that I definitely feel like I am going home when I go to Brasil now versus the other way around, living here in the States. I started off visiting for language and ... Read More
Transfer of foreign driver's license by highestflowers
I just got approved to transfer my USA driver's license and should receive a Brazilian driver's license in approximately 15 days. I live in the state of Goias, in a small town about 90 minutes drive from the capital city of Goiania. ...
So how do I find out Information I need to get a Drivers License for Salvador, Brazil. Is it different all over the country or pretty much the same standard? I am coming from the US. Read More
What to expect when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Brazil? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Hey Mike when I went on my last trip to Salvador someone else had mentioned the Iota莽茫o for transportation outside the city and for my son to school. In Barra, they have everything within walking distance and Uber has sufficed whenever I ... Read More
Are there substantial expat/retiree communities in Brazil? Where? by KBOS
Hi, Looking at relocating from the US for retirement and I find a lot of information on the web about specific locations in some countries (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador) but very little for others, such as Brazil. I love the country but ...
There are not many Americans when I visit Salvador which is where I am settling there are mostly people from England, Germany and France. But in Salvador there are expats that exist in Barra, Patamares, and Pelourinho and a few others who opened ... Read More
Are there substantial expat/retiree communities in Brazil? Where? by KBOS
Hi, Looking at relocating from the US for retirement and I find a lot of information on the web about specific locations in some countries (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador) but very little for others, such as Brazil. I love the country but ...
I am moving to Salvador, Bahia myself next year and have been looking around and despite the advantage of the USD and being a retiree I have found other expats but not many retirees in the city as I visit it more and more. I would definitely look at ... Read More
Finding a school for my son in Salvador by Retireeyoungen
I am now visiting Bahia and I am loving it so far. I still plan on moving to Bahia with my son in a year and half and even have things lined up for what I will do. One problem though. I will be working as an ESL teacher in Barra, Salvador part time ...
You are right Robal, this is what I was watching for and this is why I dried up the well immediately to see where his head is. I observed some of this happen the first time I was here and from talking to other females before I came. It threw a red ... Read More
Finding a school for my son in Salvador by Retireeyoungen
I am now visiting Bahia and I am loving it so far. I still plan on moving to Bahia with my son in a year and half and even have things lined up for what I will do. One problem though. I will be working as an ESL teacher in Barra, Salvador part time ...
Yep, I am waiting to give it some time but that is what is going to show time. He reminds me of high school love, he likes the title of things but not the work to do it. I agreed to buy paint for him so that he could get his passport and he would ... Read More
Finding a school for my son in Salvador by Retireeyoungen
I am now visiting Bahia and I am loving it so far. I still plan on moving to Bahia with my son in a year and half and even have things lined up for what I will do. One problem though. I will be working as an ESL teacher in Barra, Salvador part time ...
Robal you are heaven sent!!! This is the type of answer I was looking for!!! You are right my son does have a short attention spans and I would rather send him to school than try to online school him anyway. I definitely want him to go to a great ... Read More
Finding a school for my son in Salvador
I am now visiting Bahia and I am loving it so far. I still plan on moving to Bahia with my son in a year and half and even have things lined up for what I will do. One problem though. I will be working as an ESL teacher in Barra, Salvador part time ... Read More
First Trip to the US for my sweet Baiano by Retireeyoungen
My boyfriend is visiting the US for the first time in January visa. This is the same boyfriend I have asked about for marriage advice and permanent visa for me on this forum. Our goal is to travel back and forth next year between Brasil and the IS ...
Am I understanding this that he can only stay in the US with multiple entries but the days cannot extend more than 180 total days? Read More
First Trip to the US for my sweet Baiano by Retireeyoungen
My boyfriend is visiting the US for the first time in January visa. This is the same boyfriend I have asked about for marriage advice and permanent visa for me on this forum. Our goal is to travel back and forth next year between Brasil and the IS ...
I may have to look at this one because of what we are trying to do. As far as staying together this year. I should be able to find this on the US Consulate website n茅? Read More
First Trip to the US for my sweet Baiano by Retireeyoungen
My boyfriend is visiting the US for the first time in January visa. This is the same boyfriend I have asked about for marriage advice and permanent visa for me on this forum. Our goal is to travel back and forth next year between Brasil and the IS ...
That is actually a good idea. I hadn鈥檛 thought about that. Read More
First Trip to the US for my sweet Baiano
My boyfriend is visiting the US for the first time in January visa. This is the same boyfriend I have asked about for marriage advice and permanent visa for me on this forum. Our goal is to travel back and forth next year between Brasil and the IS ... Read More
Send from amazon to Bahia
Hi I live in the US and want to send my boyfriend a bag for putting his paintings in while he sells them. I have seen several on amazon that I want to order online and send straight to him on Bahia. I have seen some precautions on here about it ... Read More
Meet an Expat Who鈥檚 Done It Already-Bahia
That would be great if you could! Looks like our plan for us is to travel between San Antonio, TX for him to sell his paintings and we visit then live in Bahia. I鈥檒l inbox you my Zap and when I get here let you know I made it and go from ... Read More
Teaching English in Brazil : ) by Brasil3
Hi everyone : ) Tudo bem? : ) My name is Joselic茅. I was adopted from Brazil when I was three, and I have been living in the US ever since. I have been looking for au pair jobs in Brazil for awhile now, to no avail, so I am seriously considering ...
Hey Mike on Brazil! Did you ever go to Salvador to visit or live. I faced the same criticism of people intil i visited there and discovered my own slice of heaven there. I felt like many things were exaggerated because people watch too much TV or ... Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
I鈥檓 glad you guys met you genuinely look very happy together. It just looks real in your photo and I can tell you really love her. She looks full of humor, lov锚, compassion and a big laugh. And she is very beautiful. I wish all the best ... Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
MotoExpresso I believe that should be added to the dictionary now lol i鈥檝e Been to many countries but Bahia was the first place that made me feel at home. So how did you know for you too Brazil was where you had to be? Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
When you met your wife and first went to Brazil did It automatically feel like home for you? That鈥檚 how it was when I went and then met my boyfriend. I had. Or doubts in my mind and everything about the place just felt natural and right. Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
It was fun listening to the Brazilians come up with why Kenyen and I were so much like the Brazilians but I鈥檇 never been there lol They swore up and we had relatives or something. I miss it! Read More
Tell about learning Portuguese by PortugueseTeacher
How was your experience in learning Portuguese ? Come hai imparato Portoghese? Respostas/answers em Portugu锚s, Ingl锚s, Italiano, Franc锚s, Espanhol s茫o bem-vindas !
I hate to hear about others who served and it鈥檚 just a discharge and others who didn鈥檛. I was medicalled retired after 14 years with 100% and I get SSI. I get to really focus on my health and time with my son. Some things just ... Read More
Teaching English & learning Portuguese
What I did was go to Bahia on a summer immersion program and ceased the opportunity to observe. I noticed that many of the locals couldn鈥檛 and wanted so badly to learn. There was a huge shortage there and people couldn鈥檛 stay for long ... Read More
Tell about learning Portuguese by PortugueseTeacher
How was your experience in learning Portuguese ? Come hai imparato Portoghese? Respostas/answers em Portugu锚s, Ingl锚s, Italiano, Franc锚s, Espanhol s茫o bem-vindas !
I feel like an ass I didn鈥檛 know that馃槥馃槥馃槥 May he Rest In Peace. I never saw that it was required it wasn鈥檛 when I visited but I鈥檓 using my Chapter 31 VA benefits to pay for it and figured it wouldn鈥檛 ... Read More
Tell about learning Portuguese by PortugueseTeacher
How was your experience in learning Portuguese ? Come hai imparato Portoghese? Respostas/answers em Portugu锚s, Ingl锚s, Italiano, Franc锚s, Espanhol s茫o bem-vindas !
I had never read your beginning blog before and just saw it. I want to thank you James for all of the information that you contribute. It truly does help! I am actually beginning my certification for teaching as an ESL in January here in the US ... Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
I hear you, he is actually very fair skinned with curlier hair. We shall see. I can say that after my first visit here this doesn鈥檛 feel like home, I miss Bahia. Wet much and can鈥檛 wait to start and finish my transitioning there. No ... Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
I hope not Mike, he applies for his passport tomorrow then on to his visa. I told him to keep it simple and not go into details of things he wants to do here. Only that he is visiting his American girlfriend then going back home. Read More
Meet an Expat Who鈥檚 Done It Already-Bahia
I am visiting Bahia and staying in Rio Vermelho to celebrate my first Natal with my boyfriend while I am there. I would love to get together with an American Expat that lives in Bahia and hear your story of how things went for you and your ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Brazil by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Brazil, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
People who see only that or try to put the country try down with their claims of 鈥渢oo dangerous鈥� watch too much TV!!! Read More
5 good reasons for living in Brazil by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Brazil, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
James, I am a testament to that visit to Brazil and not wanting to come back. My son and I are african americans born in the Us and found out that we had ancestry from Angola and other various countries of Africa similar to slaves sent to Brazil. ... Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
Thanks Moto for your advice! Read More
Moving belongings to Brazil by Retireeyoungen
My name is Tiffany skelton and I am Army retired. I am looking to move to Bahia in two years with my 10 year old son Kenyen. I was medically retired after 14 years and I get Social Security as well. My question is about moving personal belongings. ...
Thanks Craig! I will do just that. I am not sure if I have the option for the military to move me to Bahia because I retired in February 2015. But I definitely appreciate the information on not bringing anything motorized with me. Between Uber and ... Read More
Marriage in Brazil by Bleslie54
Hello how you doing I've been on the page before I just want to get an update my wife and I are married in United States we are planning on moving to Brazil this may I have all my paperwork that needs to be notarized So that we can get ...
Awesome I will need this information for the future 馃嚙馃嚪馃尮鉂わ笍 Read More
Need help/advice from others married to a Brazilian by Mike in S茫o Paulo
Hey guys and gals, My wife and I just got back from S茫o Paulo today. Her visa application was denied again and we're wondering why. We've got two friends who have the same type of job my wife has and aren't married to US citizens ...
Hey there, my boyfriend is Baiano and is obtaining his tourist visa in December for the first time. We know that in the future we want to get married but we want to get married the reverse of how you did. We want to marry here in Texas, I am African ... Read More
Health Insurance
What did you guys do in regards to health insurance when you moved to Brazil. I have Tricare and VA but I think I may have to get private when moving there. Next question I have is what is the average budget Mom nthly for living in Bahia? Thank ... Read More
Moving belongings to Brazil
My name is Tiffany skelton and I am Army retired. I am looking to move to Bahia in two years with my 10 year old son Kenyen. I was medically retired after 14 years and I get Social Security as well. My question is about moving personal belongings. ... Read More