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Prostitutes, Revolving Doors, and Parking Meters10 comments

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 6 months ago: When I first moved to Brazil, I had no use for banks. Mainly because I was a prisoner in my own home … more →

Tags: Cultural differences, expat life, language barrier, banking in Brazil, communication barriers, Expat Life, kept woman, language barrier, Portuguese

What I Learned From My First Brazilian Wedding9 comments

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 11 months ago: I went to my first Brazilian wedding! I’ve attended weddings of expats in other countries that … more →

Tags: Cultural differences, expat life

Well That Was Embarrassing . . .8 comments

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 1 year ago: For over eight weeks, I had been watching the status of the drug store that was being built across t … more →

Tags: Cultural differences, expat life, language barrier

According the the Brazilian DMV, I'm Officially Not Crazy9 comments

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 1 year ago: It’s official: I am NOT crazy! At least that’s what Detran (Brazil’s version of th … more →

Tags: Cultural differences, Brazilian Drivers License, Brazilian Drivers Test, Detran, DMV, Driving in Brazil, Psychological tests

Get Out of Here!

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 1 year ago: I really need to stop opening doors when I don’t know who is on the other side. You would have … more →

Tags: Expat Life, Language Barriers, Toilet Seats, weird bathroom visitors

We Don't Have A Maid; I Prefer To Be Called Mom.4 comments

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 1 year ago: There’s a popular saying in Brazil: “If you are a woman, you either are a maid or you have one … more →

Tags: Cultural differences

Brazilian Beer Company Creates Beer-Flavored Easter Eggs

Melissa - Outbound Mom wrote 1 year ago: I like beer. I like also like Easter eggs. But beer-flavored Easter eggs? I think not. … more →


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