Living in Brazil

Expat Articles and Essential Resources

Living in Brazil, the Land of Samba: You Get What You Give by John Clites An Expatriate Writing Contest winner writes about his experience making the move to Brazil. John also provides advice for any expat making a transition abroad. Teaching English and Living in Brazil by John Clites There is a very high demand for English teachers in Brazil, and that demand will only increase in the foreseeable future.

Safety in Brazil: Image and Reality by John Clites

Working Abroad in Brazil by Volker Poelzl

Teaching English In Brazil: Not An Impossible Dream by Robert La Bua

Work and Live in a Hostel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Stephen Lewis

Living Abroad With a Family in Bahia, Brazil  by Eleanor Stanford

Volunteer Work in Brazil: How to Embark on a Meaningful South American Adventure by Volker Poelzl

Helping Underprivileged Children Of Lençois: A Volunteer Project in the Chapada Diamantina Region of Brazil by Senior Contributing Editor Lies Ouwerkerk

Studying Portuguese in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil by Lies Ouwerkerk

Stay in a Safe Rio de Janeiro Favela: A Unique Bed and Breakfast is Transformed in Tavares Bastos by Lies Ouwerkerk

Rio’s Favelas: Take a Walking Tour with a Local Program by Jim Kane

Responsible Travel in Brazil: Visitors Join the Race to Save the Amazon by Volker Poelzl

Travel to Study the Jaguar in the Pantanal, Brazil by Marsha Johnston

Living Festivals: Getting Into the Local Spirit by Jim Kane

Just Landed Brazil is an online community for expatriates, has a section on Brazil, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

Internations Brazil is an active expatriate community, forum, and excellent resource. You must join the community to take advantage of the information provided.

Culture Shock! Brazil: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette by Volker Poelzl

The Rough Guide to Brazil

Lonely Planet Brazil

Capoeira and Candomble: Conformity And Resistance In Brazi by Floyd Merrell

The Brazilian People: The Formation and Meaning of Brazil by Darcy Ribeiro

The Brazilian Sound: Samba, Bossa Nova, and the Popular Music of Brazil by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha