Expat Milestones: First Job Interview
I’m bragging a little today. You see, in the life of an expat there are some standard milestones. At least standard for an English speaking [...]
Human Development Index Brazil & US
This past week the 2010 Human Development Index (HDI) came out and marked its 20th anniversary. The idea behind the HDI report is that a [...]
Should hate speech be a crime?
Just when you start to think your country is the best at something, reality goes and levels the playing field. I thought the US boasted [...]
Bad Portuguese & Worse First Impression
In my life, I’ve experienced very few things as disheartening as being unable to show another person who I am. Only slightly less frustrating is [...]
The Delicious Moqueca Capixaba
When visiting Vitoria there are exactly four things to do: 1)spend the day at one of the nearby beach towns, 2) visit the Garoto candy [...]
Ubu, our hidden gem
For me, one of the greatest pleasures life in Vitoria has to offer is the opportunity to visit a gorgeous beach, on a gorgeous day. [...]
Trip to the Veterinário
Canela and Mingau, our four month old kittens, have been with us for exactly one month. In honor of that anniversary, I’m sharing a [...]
To American School or Not To American School in Rio de Janeiro
What would expect to get for $40,000? A great car? A renovated kitchen? What about $40,000 every year for four years, $160,000? A Harvard diploma? [...]
My Peculiar Professional Niche: Helping Brazilian Students Study Abroad
Last Friday, Veja.com, posted an article on the growing number of Brazilian students attending college abroad. I found the article from a link posted by [...]