wkeith
American citizen
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About me
American
Speaks English, some Russian, Spanish, French, learning Portguese
Registration: 05 August 2013
First impressions of new expat.com format by wkeith
Hi all, My first visit in a year, just haven't had time. First the good news. Delighted to see James still anchoring the Brazil site. And just realizing that I don't have much to criticize after all, as I note the menu bar at top; all ...
Is that a not-so-oblique reference to my intent to post blog and photos from 2 trips around much of Brazil, which is named after a tree with red wood? Read More
First impressions of new expat.com format by wkeith
Hi all, My first visit in a year, just haven't had time. First the good news. Delighted to see James still anchoring the Brazil site. And just realizing that I don't have much to criticize after all, as I note the menu bar at top; all ...
Nice to hear from you James, and thanks for the guided tour of new site features. I never thought of looking for the Portuguese version - a good way to maintain my waning not-very-fluency. I think most of the pale text is for things regular users ... Read More
First impressions of new expat.com format
Hi all, My first visit in a year, just haven't had time. First the good news. Delighted to see James still anchoring the Brazil site. And just realizing that I don't have much to criticize after all, as I note the menu bar at top; all ... Read More
Teaching English in Recife, Brazil by invitada145
Hi everyone! My name is M谩rcia. I'm Brazilian and I live in Recife with my husband Andy, who is American. He became a English teacher since he came to live in Brazil (around 5 years ago). He works at Ingl锚s.comAmericano, a new English course in the ...
Thanks for the info James. I figured the reality would be something like that but hadn鈥檛 researched it yet. I was also unaware that a work visa and a permanent one are two different things. But I stumbled upon good news about my tourist ... Read More
Teaching English in Recife, Brazil by invitada145
Hi everyone! My name is M谩rcia. I'm Brazilian and I live in Recife with my husband Andy, who is American. He became a English teacher since he came to live in Brazil (around 5 years ago). He works at Ingl锚s.comAmericano, a new English course in the ...
Hi Marcia, I've been to Brazil twice in the past year, including a week in Recife. I'm back in Tucson, Arizona now, but am interested in returning. I'm attracted to the idea of teaching English, because I'm also a musician, very ... Read More
Looking for new friends in Salvador
Hello, I麓m on my 2nd soujourn in Brazil. Feeling a bit alone, due to difficulty communicating in Portuguese. I can express myself fairly well, but still get lost listening to others. It麓s so hard to recognize that silent "h", ... Read More
Hoping to make friends along my Brazil travel route
Hi John Sincere apologies for my slow response. I was in-flight when I first saw your message, and now that my trip is underway, I can only communicate where there's WiFi. Sure, I'll get in touch when I'm on my way to Manaus. Thanks! ...Keith Read More
Hoping to make friends along my Brazil travel route
Hi 天美麻豆gers, I聮ve been so busy getting ready for my trip to South America that, ironically, I haven聮t had time to check in with my friends at 天美麻豆. I will be in Brazil from Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, & would like to get together with ... Read More
I'm looking for friends who speak English in SP! by lenass
Folks, I'm looking for English speakers to practise mine and make friends, help with portuguese and Brazilian Culture... :D I'm brazilian and I've lived in Belfast for learning English last year and I would like to keep touch with the ...
Hi Lenass ;) I speak English, and would love to find someone to practice Portuguese with. How's that for a good match? I will arrive in Sao Paulo on December 13, and will be there for 4 days, before travelling to Rio and points north. I will be ... Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
Right-wing radio talk shows. And I haven't even left the US yet! Read More
Questions re hostels in Brazil by wkeith
I'm American, wondering how Brazilian hostels compare generally with those in the US? More specifically: 1) are persons of all ages welcome? 2) I'm learning Portuguese pretty quickly, but will not be real fluent. a major problem? Do hostels ...
Thanks for the tips, gentlemen. Read More
Questions re hostels in Brazil
I'm American, wondering how Brazilian hostels compare generally with those in the US? More specifically: 1) are persons of all ages welcome? 2) I'm learning Portuguese pretty quickly, but will not be real fluent. a major problem? Do hostels ... Read More
Q's for successful visa application by wkeith
Hi! I聮m applying soon for a tourist visa for December trip to several different parts of Brazil. I've done a fair amount of homework, but have a few questions still. Thanks for any info you can offer. 1) Is issuance of a visa fairly routine, or ...
I double-checked on the in-person requirement. That's definitely the case, at least for the L.A. consulate. Maybe policies differ depending on the particular consulate. These are cut-and-pastes from the site: "No visa applications will be ... Read More
Q's for successful visa application by wkeith
Hi! I聮m applying soon for a tourist visa for December trip to several different parts of Brazil. I've done a fair amount of homework, but have a few questions still. Thanks for any info you can offer. 1) Is issuance of a visa fairly routine, or ...
Yeah, I've been to the Brazilian Consulate-LA website, and got the form. They have a web page for signing up for in-person appointments, and the deal is you have to appear in person unless you do use a 3rd party service, for which the Consulate ... Read More
Q's for successful visa application by wkeith
Hi! I聮m applying soon for a tourist visa for December trip to several different parts of Brazil. I've done a fair amount of homework, but have a few questions still. Thanks for any info you can offer. 1) Is issuance of a visa fairly routine, or ...
The LA trip will be a good excuse to hop on the AMTRAK train, as I've been wanting to do - The station's a short walk away. Thanks! -- Keith W., Tucson Read More
Q's for successful visa application by wkeith
Hi! I聮m applying soon for a tourist visa for December trip to several different parts of Brazil. I've done a fair amount of homework, but have a few questions still. Thanks for any info you can offer. 1) Is issuance of a visa fairly routine, or ...
Thanks a lot Matt, for the rapid and informative reply. I feel more confident about going forward with my plans now! Keith W. Tucson, AZ. Read More
Q's for successful visa application
Hi! I聮m applying soon for a tourist visa for December trip to several different parts of Brazil. I've done a fair amount of homework, but have a few questions still. Thanks for any info you can offer. 1) Is issuance of a visa fairly routine, or ... Read More
eco-musician & writer seeking connections all over Brazil
Just a belated "thank you" for the warm welcome and precautionary tip. I'm really impressed by the website, and plan to use it a lot in preparing for my oddysey. --- WKeith Read More
eco-musician & writer seeking connections all over Brazil
A newish member, planning a trip to Brazil in December. (original post said September, but needed more time to prepare). Technically as a tourist, but looking to leverage it into a success-enabling experience. Career-furtherance. Looking for my ... Read More