Darren
@darrengainsford
Australian expat in Brazil
Forum posts
17
Contacts
3
About me
Australian
Lives in Curitiba, Xaxim
Speaks English, Australian a little Portuguese
Registration: 28 August 2011
Meeting of foreigners in Curitiba by rafaelsw
Hello! I just joined the forum, and would like to propose a meeting for the foreigners living in Curitiba. We would be speaking in english, so it would be just to hang out and making new friends. To go to some nice places and having a good ...
Hello I have been back in Australia now for a few years but will be back in Brazil in April this year Read More
Expat meetings in Recife by May888
Hi everyone! I just joined the forum. I am considering relocating to Recife and am probably going to visit for a couple of weeks in April first. Are there any meetings of expats during that time? I would love to get some practical advice and ...
Hello I have been back in Australia now for a few years but will be back in Brazil in April this year Read More
Moving and building a house: Curitiba/Sao Jose dos Pinhais area by babblinginbrazil
Hi guys, I haven't been checking into the Forum for quite a while as I forgot my password so please forgive me for suddenly popping up and asking for information! Anyway, the story is that I am currently living in Goias with my Brazilian ...
As I understand it there are not many houses that are knocked back as long as you have all your plans & paperwork into the right departments. This is very different from western countries, Kind regards Darren Gainsford Read More
What do you like the most in Brazil? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Brazil? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Brazil and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Have you tried the BBQS from down south, they are a sight to behold. The put half a cow through a huge stake & belt it into the ground, standing upright. They then make a ring of fire around the meat.This method takes all day to cook but it is a ... Read More
What do you like the most in Brazil? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Brazil? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Brazil and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Hello Christene The reason I lived in Brasil was that my wife was born there. The things I enjoy the most was the local people & there approach to life, they appreciate the simple things. Another thing I really enjoyed was the tourist places the ... Read More
English speaking expats in Curitiba by darrengainsford
Hello My name is Darren, I am from Sydney Australia, I live here in Curitiba, I am looking to have conversations with people where English is their first language. I still have difficulty communicating with people in Portuguese. Can anybody ...
Hello Sarah I also believe a private teacher would be better for me. Can you recommend a good private Portuguese teacher? Kind regards Darren Read More
Curitiba meeting of expats by darrengainsford
I was just wondering if there is any meeting or get together of English speaking expats in Curitiba. If not maybe we should suggest somewhere? Is it any good? places or suggestions we could meet? Kind regards Darren
Are you guys having regular meetings at the Brooklyn Coffee Shop? Kind regards Darren Read More
hello fellow expats
Hello Mark I had a good laugh reading your message. It seems you are in a similar situation to us. I would love to meet you and swap experiences. My mother is here from Australia at present so we have lots planned to do with her until she leaves on ... Read More
hello fellow expats
Hello Mark I am an Australian also married to a Brasilian living in Curitiba for one year now.We are both teaching English here although my Portuguese is not very good yet maybe we can organise some lessons with your wife. Kind regards Darren Read More
Curitiba meeting of expats by darrengainsford
I was just wondering if there is any meeting or get together of English speaking expats in Curitiba. If not maybe we should suggest somewhere? Is it any good? places or suggestions we could meet? Kind regards Darren
Hello Rudy I have not yet found anybody that shares my interests yet. Maybe we could get together somewhere in Curitiba, do you have any suggestions of where to go? Read More
Curitiba meeting of expats
I was just wondering if there is any meeting or get together of English speaking expats in Curitiba. If not maybe we should suggest somewhere? Is it any good? places or suggestions we could meet? Kind regards Darren Read More
Public transportation in Curitiba
Hello Armand I have been using the bus transport system in Curitiba and it is one of the best in the world. Are you here in Curitiba yet? Please see the following link for info on the bus ... Read More
English speaking expats in Curitiba by darrengainsford
Hello My name is Darren, I am from Sydney Australia, I live here in Curitiba, I am looking to have conversations with people where English is their first language. I still have difficulty communicating with people in Portuguese. Can anybody ...
Hello Harmonie I am not sure but what is a language exchange? Darren Read More
English speaking expats in Curitiba
Hello My name is Darren, I am from Sydney Australia, I live here in Curitiba, I am looking to have conversations with people where English is their first language. I still have difficulty communicating with people in Portuguese. Can anybody ... Read More
Expat Aussie living in Curitiba
Hello Kirsty Do you know of any other Aussies in Curitiba? Read More
Expat Aussie living in Curitiba
Hello My name Is Darren I have been living in Curitiba since April 2011 so my Portuguese is not very good yet. I live here with my Brasillian wife & 3 children. We plan to live here for 2 years. I teach English here. Can anybody relate coming from ... Read More