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Observations
The Last of the Volkswagen Microbuses (Kombis)
For those of you who are old enough and/or LOST fans, seeing a Volkswagen microbus may remind you of the TV show LOST – the van Hurley found in the jungle that belonged to the Dharma Initiative So you can imagine my excitement when I spotted one on my first trip to Brazil.. then I saw […]
How to ask people “where they’re from” – The Brazilian way is the best way! :)
“Where are you from?” is a question that people ask each other all the time. When I’m on the road, I reply that “I’m from New York.” Now, when I am talking to Europeans and some less racially diverse Latin American countries, sometimes things get a little weird. The person would say awkwardly, “Oh. But I mean […]
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9 Peculiar Phenomena on the Brazilian Beach
The Beach is one of the most important social venues for a Brazilian. After having passed some months on the beaches of Brazil, I’ve summarized a couple phenomena that I’ve only seen happen on Brazilian beaches. Agglomeration Brazilians are social creatures, so they all conglomerate at the position on the beach with the most people, […]
Can I get a kiss?
Brazilians love to kiss, especially during carnaval, where anything goes! The following is a collection of pick-up lines I’ve heard from guys trying to win a kiss: “Have you kissed a Brazilian guy yet?” “…But have you kissed a 2-meter tall Brazilian guy?” “I’m doing a research on what drinks girls drink … I’m doing a […]
Buenos Aires: Chinese Supermarkets and Buffets
When I was in the South of Brazil, couple of people asked me if I’m Argentinian. Argentinians, by the way, are known for looking “European”, having blond hair, tall physique, etc. That’s because many of them have Italian, German, or Spanish descent; there are pretty much no indigenous or African people in Buenos Aires. Therefore, […]