Can You Swim in The Amazon River? (Would You?)
Can You Swim In the Amazon River? I love swimming. My father is always telling me stories from when I was just 1 year old and we went to the beach and he needed to hold me because every time…
How Much Is A Big Mac in Brazil? Complete Guide
Who doesn’t like a good old Big Mac? A great (not healthy) option of food for tourists and residents running out of time, the Big Mac is more than just a burger. Knowing the price of a Big Mac in…
What Is Picanha? All About The Famous Brazilian Meat
There are a lot of things that I love about living in Brazil, but Picanha is probably at the top of the list. If you never tried this amazing cut of meat, you’re missing an explosion of flavors. But even…
What Is Farofa? The Most Popular Brazilian Side Dish
It’s crazy how much food is important for us. It’s much more than fuel for our bodies. It brings back memories, feelings and sometimes, connects people. That’s the case for Farofa, which is probably the most Brazilian food of all.…
What Is Feijoada? A Brazilian Explains
For me, one of the best things about living in Brazil is the food. As a Brazilian born and bred I know that I’m biased to say that, but I’m saying anyway: Brazilian food is the best! And if you…
What Is Caipirinha? All About The Famous Brazilian Drink
The drinks and typical foods of our country are much more than fuel for our body, they are part of our culture and who we are. This is one of the main reasons why I love to write about my…
What Do Brazilians Eat For Breakfast? (In Each Region)
What do Brazilians eat for breakfast? Food is not just the fuel for our body. It’s part of our culture, part of who we are. In Brazil, food it’s almost a religion. I’m a Brazilian born and bred and I…
What Do Brazilians Eat? A Guide Into Brazilian Cuisine
Brazilian cuisine is considered one of the best in the world. With various influences ranging from indigenous peoples and slaves to European colonizers, with so much miscegenation sometimes is difficult to know what do Brazilians eat. As a general rule,…
Is Brazil Safe To Live? A Local Weighs In
Brazil is a country much celebrated for its natural beauty and rich culture, including delicious cuisine and excellent football players. Unfortunately, the country is not only known for things and is often in the news linked to the crime. This…
Why Does Only Brazil Speak Portuguese? (With Infographic)
Brazil is the only country in America that speaks Portuguese, while most of its neighboring nations speak Spanish or English (in some specific cases). But, if most countries have adopted other languages, why do Brazilians speak Portuguese? Only Brazil speaks…