I’m from Amsterdam and visiting Brazil soon. I keep hearing that places like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro take queer nightlife and culture to an entirely different level with even gay beaches. It makes me very excited to imagine what it would be like to experience that energy firsthand and see whether Brazil really lives up to being more vibrant and free than what I’m used to at home. How is Brazil for queers?
Hi everyone,
I’m a fresh medical graduate from Jordan and I’m currently exploring options to relocate and start my medical career abroad.
One of the countries I’m seriously considering is Brazil. I really love the culture, lifestyle, environment, and the cities there, and I’m thinking of adding it as a real option for my future.
However, I’m still unsure if I’m making a realistic decision or just an emotional one, so I would really appreciate honest advice from people who know the system.
From what I understand so far, foreign doctors need to pass the Revalida exam to be able to work in Brazil, and Portuguese is essential. My concern is that in Jordan, Portuguese is not commonly taught, and language learning centers are not as available or popular as English or German. That might make it difficult for me to reach the required level.
Another concern is financial support — I would need to support myself during the language learning and exam preparation period before being able to work.
I also wanted to ask if Brazil actually support foreign doctors who want to move and practice there, I am open to working in rural communities if needed.
Finally, I would really appreciate suggestions for other subreddits where I can ask about this topic or learn from other international doctors.
I studied abroad in Rio when I was in college. I honestly loved my experience bc I feel like it really pushed me out of my shell. I was there for half a year.
I was pretty aware that I wasn’t in a completely safe environment. The other exchange students that were there for a year said that almost every one of them had valuables stolen and gave us tips on safety etc. A lot of the exchange students in my program had valuables stolen too, one was mugged at gunpoint and a few were in those mass beach muggings.
I stayed in Gavea and felt mostly safe. I wandered around often, either alone or w friends. I even went out to the bars by myself late at night a few times; to Niteroi, secluded beaches etc. I picked up Portuguese fairly well, too. - I was even an English tutor at an after school program in Rocinha!
I was always aware of my surroundings and didn’t do anything stupid tourists often do (flaunt valuables, overpack when going to the beach etc).
I am going back this August for three weeks. I’ll be staying in a relatively safe area with a carioca I met at my host university. I think the neighborhood he lives in is called Recreio dos Bandeirantes. Ofc I know to leave most of my valuables at home. I actually plan to underpack and buy everything I need in Rio. My friend and I are already making plans in advance and it sounds like we’re doing some local traveling. I also want to visit closer to downtown Rio since I know he is an hour away. I was thinking of possibly staying at a hostel in Rocinha.
My friend says I should be good bringing my iPhone and (assumingly) my Mac since I’ll be staying with him. I ofc HAVE to do some solo traveling in the city by myself, too.
Do you think I should be okay bringing my iPhone and possibly Mac as long as I am not flashing it around?
I don’t mean this in a disrespectful or judgmental way, i’m from the Netherlands, so I’m also less familiar with the reality of Rio and Brazil. But I was wondering: since soo many tourists are still afraid to visit Rio because of safety concerns, wouldn’t larger investments in public safety make the city even more attractive, richer, and stronger for tourism in the long term than expensive beach concerts with international stars?
Is Blumenau worth visiting?
I’m interested in unusual cultural regions within countries, and Blumenau’s German-Brazilian identity sounds fascinating to me. I’m not really looking for tourist hotspots, more for unique atmospheres and local culture. Does Blumenau actually feel distinct? And worth visiting?
Olá!
Sou Português e pretendo passar ferias este ano no nordeste do Brasil. Do que pesquisei, gostei destas duas cidades. Boas praias, nao tao caras quanto o Rio, boa comida e taaaalvez um pouco mais seguro (?!).
A meu ver o pequeno problema seria a altura do ano (Setembro), poderei apanhar mais chuvas, correto?
Dêem a vossa opinião, ficariam em Hotel, apartamento, guest house ?
Recomendam outras cidades?
Obrigado!
Oi gente, I (25F, foreigner) live in Salvador and got into a disagreement with someone staying at my place during Carnaval. Long story short, she asked me to send her weed via Uber/motoboy and I refused.
My reasoning was that I’m a foreigner and I’m not trying to risk anything here (in my head there’s a difference between personal use and literally sending it with a driver, which feels closer to trafficking). She got irritated and said it’s not a big deal and that she’s done it all the time in South America.
This has been stuck in my head because I genuinely don’t know if I was overreacting or not.
Is sending weed via Uber/motoboy actually considered a big deal here, or am I being overly cautious?
I’m a 15 year old pre professional ballet dancer signed to a North American ballet academy. I go to one of the biggest ballet academies in North America with that being said we have some forgien students and general talent at the academy and agency. This girl I like she came her for this ballet season as she plans to move to America full time for work when she goes pro. She is extremely talented, amazingly beautiful and so passionate about our craft as soon as I met her I had an instant crush. She stays at the dorms and I still live at home. Her English is good but like not super amazing and sometimes I’ve seen she has trouble keeping up in social situations with everyone talking and stuff during breaks and actual schoolwork stuff. I want to get closer to her and maybe ask her out one day but I don’t know how. My plan was to ask her if she needed help with her English homework or something but I feel like it would be insulting if someone an academic grade below you asked if you need help with work. My best friend she told me that I should just ask her to hang out or take her and maybe another friend to some local place to eat but I don’t know I’m nervous and don’t want to be down play her or agnything
I’m considering spending a few months in Brazil from around November–February and would love advice from people who know the country well.
The rough idea is starting in Rio and slowly making my way up the coast toward the northeast, staying around 1–2 weeks per place rather than moving constantly.
I’m looking for places that fit more of a relaxed healthy lifestyle rather than partying/nightlife.
Things important to me:
tropical/coastal places
relaxed and authentic atmosphere
not overly touristy or influencer-heavy
decent gyms and cafés
affordable private accommodation (~£25/night ideally if possible)
beaches, nature, wildlife, walking trails
somewhere reasonably safe to film with a camera
manageable for someone who only speaks English
more calm/personable towns over hectic cities
Current list is:
Rio
Ilha Grande
Paraty
Arraial d’Ajuda
Caraíva
Itacaré
Morro de São Paulo
Praia da Pipa
São Miguel do Gostoso
Jericoacoara
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
A few questions:
Is this a good route overall?
Are any of these overrated or too touristy?
Are there better alternatives for the kind of lifestyle I described?
Which places would you personally spend longer in?
Which are best for slower travel and daily routine rather than partying?
How realistic is my accommodation budget in these places nowadays?
Any places where safety/stress levels become noticeably harder?
Brazil has fascinated me for years but I’m trying to figure out whether it realistically fits the kind of lifestyle I enjoy.
Just out of curiosity. I'm not a Southern American, just wanted to know your thoughts.
Is the „3 second rule“ really a thing ? If you and a Brazilian look each other in the eyes for 3 seconds you owe them a kiss. Does that mean I can just kiss them or should I ask first ?
Is this a universal rule in Brazil or just in certain regions ?
I am considering doing a proposal on NYE in Brazil. I am worried about keeping the ring safe before, during, after the proposal. I have traveled all over the world but just worried because it is a very special ring. What are my options. I would be open to any ideas even nicer hotels with beach access and fireworks display. Mostly worried about pickpockets I am pretty aware but just in case.
Hi everyone,
I’m building a small toy brand focused on the Brazilian market, mainly selling through Amazon Brazil and Mercado Livre.
I’m looking for advice on where to find real local marketing help in Brazil , preferably someone junior, a fresh graduate, freelancer, or small marketing professional who understands how Brazilians actually discover and share products online.
The type of help I’m looking for is not a big agency. I’m trying to find someone who can help with practical local outreach, such as:
I’m not looking for spam or fake engagement. I want proper local advice and someone who understands the culture, language, and online behavior in Brazil.
Where would you recommend looking for this kind of person?
Are there specific websites, Facebook groups, universities, freelancer platforms, marketing communities, or job boards in Brazil where I could find someone like this?
Any advice from Brazilians would be really appreciated. Thank you!
Hi all,
I'm still doing the back and forth with the Policia Federal on renewing my year-long visa. It's a confusing process.
In the meantime, would I be allowed to board an internal flight even though my visa expired a month ago?
Thanks.