Tag: Brazil
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A lighthearted reflection on how our family adapted to the ‘cold’ in Florianópolis, Brazil—realizing that 64 degrees once felt warm, but now feels like winter. A story about change, comfort, and the small ways life reshapes us.
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You think you’re safe in America—but violent crime data tells another story. Compare homicide rates in São Paulo, Rio, and Santa Catarina with Chicago, Houston, and St. Louis. The truth about U.S. and Brazil safety might surprise you.
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Discover how opposite seasons in the Southern Hemisphere can help you enjoy two summers a year and skip winter entirely — a hidden advantage for global families planning second residencies.
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Leaving Seattle for Blumenau, Brazil taught me that a smaller, walkable life can feel bigger, freer, and more connected than the sprawling convenience of the U.S. Discover the freedom of a walkable lifestyle abroad.
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A reflection on belonging, identity, and transformation — told through one unexpected moment in an airport customs line that revealed what it truly means to come home.
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Comprehensive guide to obtaining Brazilian residency—covering all pathways, costs, and timelines. Build flexibility for your family’s future in Brazil.
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Your second hub shouldn’t replicate your main home—it should complement it. Build optionality by pairing strengths: income in one, lifestyle in another.
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In the last few years, more North American families have come to us looking for at least a Plan B location, if not a complete Plan A. What they tell me is consistent: the city feels different, the school board keeps changing what’s “normal,” the communities they’re part of become less aligned with what they…