| American expats Lori and her husband have been living in Maringá, Brazil for the past year, where she works as a freelance writer. Here she shares what living in a small Brazilian city is like for two foreigners, clears up some misconceptions about the cost of goods in Brazil, and offers advice regarding how things are done locally. |
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South America
Small Town Living in Brazil
Eyes On Brazil - From the Beaches to Brasilia
| An ex-expat and at the same time an expat-to-be once more is what American man Adam is, having lived in Brazil a few years ago and moving back there again next year. From his words it's evident just how much Adam appreciates and loves Brazil. Here he shares some of his expat experiences and observations about living in Brazil. |
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Matt Ridgway in South America's Most Spectacular and Unique City: Valparaiso, Chile
| British expat Matt is no stranger to South America, having lived in Ecuador and Argentina before moving to Chile. He now lives and works in the city of Valparaiso, a place which he obviously enjoys and appreciates. Matt articulates what it is he likes about living in Chile and gives helpful suggestions on understanding and adjusting to the local culture. |
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Daily Life in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| Carnival, carousing, beaches, the fun life - these are all what come to mind at the mention of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It's all that and more, as this Canadian expat shares with us. Living in Rio with her husband, she describes the friendliness of the locals and gives helpful tips on some of the practical aspects of moving to Rio. |
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Living and learning the revolution in the Venezuelan Andes
| A visit to Venezuela made such a lasting impact on Australian expat Tamara that she decided to stay, what with the country's beautiful scenery and warm, friendly people. She discusses what it's like for a foreigner like her to live in Merida, where she teaches English and expresses her sociopolitical beliefs. |
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Musings from inside, outside, and underneath
American polyglot Clare is a seasoned expat, and her way of life now finds her living in Chile, which feels like home to her. Learn what it's like for her to live and work in Chile, get a sneak peek into things like the cost of living in the tourist town of Viña del Mar, and read about what Clare plans to do after she finishes her Fulbright research grant. |
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Just Married, Chilean Style
| Having fallen under Chile's spell when she was younger, it's no surprise that American expat Kyle found herself returning to this South American land several years later. She now lives with her husband in the city of Santiago, where she does some online work. Read about expat Kyle's experiences in Chile, a country that has played -- and is continuing to play -- a major role in her life. |
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Tangocherie in Buenos Aires
| American woman Cherie has been living in Argentina for nearly four years now, where she works as a tango instructor and writer in Buenos Aires. Read about her thoughts on various aspects of the everyday culture of this Argentine city and learn from tips she shares, not only on living in Buenos Aires, but on living in another country and making the most of the experience. |
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German expat Coog's early weeks of living in Argentina
There are many reasons why Coog finds it ideal living in Buenos Aires, Argentina: the laid-back attitude of the people and the weather are just two of them. This German expat shares her thoughts about expat life in general (such as the importance of learning the local language) and some of her early experiences as an expat in Argentina (including some of her interactions with the locals and favorite things to do in the city). |
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Living in Argentina: An experience in South American culture and sophistication for American expat Maya
| Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been a rewarding experience--personally, socially, and economically--for Maya and her family. In the following interview, Maya shares aspects of her expat life, including her work, the apartment they own, the friendships they have made, and the reasons why she doesn't regret moving to Buenos Aires. |
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