chefjim
American looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks spanish, some portuguese
Registration: 23 March 2020
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New members of the Paraguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Paraguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi,I'm coming back to Asuncion for the second time after a short...but great....visit there several months back. This time I'm hoping to check out the possibility of retiring there in the future. I'm retired military, recently living with my son ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi Eric,Please tell me what you do with those several hours that Copa makes you wait in Panama! I've flown there in the past, and did not like that lounge they over-charge you to stay in.....little or no snacks for one thing. Of course I'd love to ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi Eric and JC!Thank you both for your comments! I've finally got my new tourist visa, and will be heading back to POA shortly. I just found out some interesting info, and would like to pass it on to any and all retired military members coming to ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi, JR! Great sit-rep! Thank you so much for the feedback on TriCare! I really appreciate your suggestions on making their site more user friendly! (I'm still waiting for an answer to my last submission which is way over 30 days!) Muito ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ... Read More
Sending a package to Porto Alegre by chefjim
Oi gente,I need some advice. How can I send a package weighing around 10 kilos from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre? Can I, as a foreigner without a CPF, use the post office? Or, what about by bus or by shipping companies? Thanks for your suggestions! ...
Thank you for your response! It looks like I just might have to take a chance....and also insure my package! Read More
Sending a package to Porto Alegre
Oi gente,I need some advice. How can I send a package weighing around 10 kilos from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre? Can I, as a foreigner without a CPF, use the post office? Or, what about by bus or by shipping companies? Thanks for your suggestions! ... Read More
Flooding in POA by chefjim
Oi gente,I'm currently waiting for an answer from Air Canada concerning my upcoming flight to Porto Alegre at the end of May. I did see that the airport is still closed, and might be closed until the end of May. Air Canada informed me that they ...
Ola gente,Thank you all...Peter, Mike, and SSB....for your comments and advice. I'm finally getting more reports in from the area, and it doesn't look like I'll be going back soon. My flight to POA was moved from next week to 30 May, with an ... Read More
Flooding in POA
Oi gente,I'm currently waiting for an answer from Air Canada concerning my upcoming flight to Porto Alegre at the end of May. I did see that the airport is still closed, and might be closed until the end of May. Air Canada informed me that they ... Read More
Living in Curtiba by john8670
If you currently live in, have lived in or visited Curtiba, Parana what was your experience like?
Hi John,fI have visited Curitiba many times over the past 20 years, staying there from a few weeks to three months at a time. I too love the place. As Roy said, it is a wonderful city. The public market is a wonder....especially on Saturdays, ... Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
@abthree,Thank your for your response! I checked my passport, and found that I am still under the 180-day limit. I look forward to my return! Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
In several posts I've read, it seems to say that all time calculated in Brasil is based on passport entries, right? I have just received my new US passport, and will be returning to Brasil shortly (before 10 April!). Will my previous entries to ... Read More
Rambling thoughts after 6 months away from Rio by GuestPoster376
This might be a bit of a long post, so, I’ll try to organize it as best as I can. Been away from Brasil for 6 months, and just came back Friday from a 6 week trip there getting prepped for the final move in August. Thought it might be ...
Oi Gasparzinho,Thanks for a great post! But, I'd have added another item to laud about Brasil....its people! Maybe it's me....grey-hair, over 80....but I remember one of my earliest flights from GRU to POA. My flight was a little late, and I had ... Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
Oi Alan,"Hot money strategy"? I think that I missed some previous posts. What is it? Read More
Which airline is better? by Canforbra
Air Canada or United?Talking premium economy or premium plus.
Ola Canforbra,Parabens on your upcoming trip to Brasil! Just by chance, how long did it take for you to get a new visa? I normally head to Brasil in late-February....mainly to head to Caxias do Sul for the Festa da Uva! This year I'm still ... Read More