Elizabeth Rose
@PoppyRose
New Zealander expat in Brazil
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Sao Paulo
Speaks English and Basic Mandarin
Registration: 29 May 2014
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Health care in São Paulo by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is Health Care. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about Health. > So, can you please list some of the private clinics & public ...
Hi There, What is the best western style care ER to take a kid to if they say brake their arm? With English speaking Doctors ... because I haven't learnt Portuguese yet. Cheers. Read More
Just moved to Brazil, any mothers & kids meet up? Campinas or SP? by Frikoz
Hello all, I'm Indonesian married to a German, recently moved to Sao Paulo after living in Bangkok, Thailand for the past 6 years. We have just moved here for 2 weeks now. Moved here because we needed a change from Thailand and my husband ...
Hi Frikoz, We are moving to Sao Paulo in a few weeks time. I have two kids, my youngest 'Poppy' has just turned 3. We will be living near where you are now. Let us know where you end up, and if you're still in the same vicinity then we ... Read More
Questions about Sao Paulo Life - for someone about to arrive by PoppyRose
I'm interested in learning about ways I can get to the beach with the most ease, with 2 children (if that's possible)! Also, good places to take the children in the city. Any on-line grocery shopping with delivery? Nanny agencies? Any ...
Thanks for your honesty. I'm disappointed to hear about this beach situation. I'm going to have to work on finding the best solution for this. You mention your taxi guy, is he a part of a taxi company? Or does he drive his own car and have ... Read More
FOOD AND DRINK IN BRAZIL - AVOIDING PROBLEMS by James
Food and Drink in Brazil – avoiding problems http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DM4awEcYL3I/S60V1tI_vZI/AAAAAAAAC9E/vlQq4zCGJrU/s1600/Feijoada+Mabu+fotografia+de+Naideron+Jr..jpg For those who have chosen to move here and especially for those who are ...
Great thank you! Looks like they will deliver also. Cheers. Read More
FOOD AND DRINK IN BRAZIL - AVOIDING PROBLEMS by James
Food and Drink in Brazil – avoiding problems http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DM4awEcYL3I/S60V1tI_vZI/AAAAAAAAC9E/vlQq4zCGJrU/s1600/Feijoada+Mabu+fotografia+de+Naideron+Jr..jpg For those who have chosen to move here and especially for those who are ...
A great tip for washing the chemicals off of your fresh fruit and vegetables is to soak them in a bowl of filtered water adding a couple of cap fills of Apple Cider Vinegar. That stuff is magic! ~ Elizabeth P.S William what are the supermarkets in ... Read More
Extraordinary precautions required with swimming pools by James
http://www.jaraguaclub.com.br/wp-content/themes/jaraguaclub/images/parque-aquatico/foto4.jpg?9d7bd4Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children in Brazil. It is surpassed only by traffic accidents deaths of children throughout the ...
Wow, okay got it. Thanks. Read More
Questions about Sao Paulo Life - for someone about to arrive
I'm interested in learning about ways I can get to the beach with the most ease, with 2 children (if that's possible)! Also, good places to take the children in the city. Any on-line grocery shopping with delivery? Nanny agencies? Any ... Read More
High cost of living in SP and how to economize by James
http://placar.abril.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/abre.jpg Most middle management jobs in São Paulo pay around R$7000 - R$8000 per month. The cost of living in São Paulo is quite high and climbing steadily so if you are considering a ...
Thank you for this info. Is biking very popular in Sao Paulo? Do they have bike lines? ~ Elizabeth Read More
High cost of living in SP and how to economize by James
http://placar.abril.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/abre.jpg Most middle management jobs in São Paulo pay around R$7000 - R$8000 per month. The cost of living in São Paulo is quite high and climbing steadily so if you are considering a ...
Dear Woodward, Amazing insights, thank you. What can you tell me about Scooters in the city? I have lived in Shanghai for the past 7 years and am relocating to Sao Paulo very soon. We get around here on electric scooters and don't need a license ... Read More