10 days with John of God
João de Deus – or John of God, as he is internationally known – is arguably the most famous psychic in activity in Brazil. He […]
Society
Big Brother and same sex union reveal a tolerant Brazil
Jean Wyllys, a journalist born in a poor family in the countryside of Bahia, is one of the main leaders of the Brazilian gay movement […]
Delicate bilro lace
In the early eighties, when the beautiful dunes of Canoa Quebrada, in the Northeastern state of Ceará, where still ignored by the masses and […]
Easter in Nova Jerusalém
Since the sixties, the small town of Brejo de Deus, in the dry lands of the state of Pernambuco, promotes an Easter presentation depicting the […]
Gaúchos and their horses
The image of a gaúcho – the cattle rancher, or his employee, wrangling in the vast fields of the state of Rio Grande do Sul […]
20 best tips if you are visiting or moving to Brazil
Diving into another culture is an exercise of patience, curiosity and common sense. If you plan to spend some time in another country, there is […]
The Sweet Venom of the Silver Screen: Bruna Surfistinha
by Thaddeus Blanchette* A week before Carnaval, Ana Paula and I had an opportunity to see “Bruna Surfistinha“, the new film by director Marcus Baldini, […]
Getting to know Brazil – a reading tour
By Jim Shattuck* When I travel I like to do a bit of reading before I leave to give me a little better insight into […]
Shortcut to understand the Brazilian people
Here is a master class on the History of Brazil and the genesis of its population: the documentary “O Povo Brasileiro” (The Brazilian People), based […]
10 best nudist beaches in Brazil
Despite its very wide coast, Brazil has few beaches destined to the practice of naturism. In most beaches, you are expected to keep your bathing […]