Maxine
@mcclelm
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Belo Horizonte
Speaks English and Portuguese
Registration: 03 May 2009
MI Special Presentation: Traveling Brazil & S. America (9May-BeloH.)
Minas International is putting on a very special and unique event you won't want to miss if you love to travel! http://i2.wp.com/www.minasinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tourism-Workshop1.png?fit=1024%2C1024 Estacao de Tursimo, ... Read More
Belo Horizonte by eujh
Hi, Doing the big move from New Zealand to Belo Horizonte April, May 2015. It would be good to meet new people or chat to help me settle in. Dwayne
Hello Dwyane, Check out Minas International (MI). MI is organized and operated by volunteers and is a not-for-profit association connecting English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais. We hold over 50 events per year in ... Read More
New to Belo Horizonte from London
Hi Anthony, Tomorrow night is the Minas International* Trivia Night at Bar do John. Always crowded, always fun and always in English. It is held more or less on a bi-monthly basis. To get more details and register you can CLICK HERE. ... Read More
Hello Expat Blog!!! by IndiaYasmein
Hello... Truth be told I've been in Belo Horizonte for about 3 months now and I'm looking work to start off with. I am here on a tourist visa but hope to find a company to work for that will sponsor a work visa. I'm still adjusting and ...
Hello India, Welcome to BH! I would suggest checking out the not for profit organization Minas International to meet globally minded Brazilians and foreigners. MI connects English speakers, living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais ... Read More
Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv
Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...
Hi Elodie, Minas International* has an international Playgroup that meets at least once a month at different locations. This month they are going to meet on Thursday, 29 May at 10:00 in Belvedere. If you are interested in joining them this week ... Read More
EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas! by mcclelm
[b][color=#D85826]A TASTE OF MINAS[/color][/b] [img]http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png[/img] Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. Weve ...
Hi William, One of these days we'll have an event so enticing you'll find come on over to Minas! I can tell you that this one, A Taste of Minas, is going to be great! This speaker has given architectural walking tours for Minas International in ... Read More
EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas!
A TASTE OF MINAS http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. Weve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ... Read More
Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv
Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...
Hi Jen, Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Minas International, a not for profit organization that connects English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais, is just starting a Playgroup for new parents. News will be ... Read More
Lunch Bunch! Fri, 14 Mar. 12:00-13:00-Meet new people / Speak English
That's great Renata. Looking like a great (and large!) group of people this month. Read More
Lunch Bunch! Fri, 14 Mar. 12:00-13:00-Meet new people / Speak English
Every month, join Minas International for lunch and conversation. Location varies each month. This is a social group and its open to everyone. No registration required! Just look for the MI group. MI Lunch Bunch 2nd FRIDAY of every month 12:00 to ... Read More
EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas by mcclelm
This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ...
If you want to meet English speakers, learn something new and have a chance to build your network. This is the event to be at tonight. We have over 60 people registered. Still time to join us! Read More
EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas
This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ... Read More
TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 29 October (Tuesday) 7:30PM by mcclelm
Minas International is... Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! [center]ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AS THERE IS LIMITED ...
Hi William!! We had a FANTASTIC time on Tuesday night. Just got the pictures posted on our Facebook page. Go have a look! Minas International Facebook Page Read More
Hi Everyone! by Iulia R
I'm from California and currently reside in Belo Horizonte. I'm looking for other local foreigners that speak English to connect with. I'm a volunteer and enjoy sharing information and talking to others about world events, the meaning of them and ...
Hi Lulia, Welcome to BH. You might want to check out Minas International is you are looking to connect with English speakers and foreigners. Minas International volunteer operated not for profit group connecting English speakers living, working ... Read More
TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 29 October (Tuesday) 7:30PM
Minas International is... Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AS THERE IS LIMITED SEATING! CLICK HERE TO ... Read More
New in Belo Horizonte... by Giac
Hi everybody, Im Giacomo and Im moving to Belo Horizonte in a few days Im from Italy but I spent the last 2 years in England working for an English company. Then I decided to move back to Italy and I found a job in Milan, but after 4 weeks ...
Hi Giac, I'll add to the 'welcomes'! The foreigner community is small in Belo Horizonte but is growing. To meet other foreigners and Brazilians I'd suggest you check out Minas International. This is a not-for-profit group that was founded in ... Read More
TIME TO VOTE!! ..in the Minas International Photography Contest!
One of the Minas International Community members pointed out that in a recent photo gallery about Brazil in the Chicago Tribune newspaper (USA) there wasn't one picture from our great state of Minas Gerais! So, Minas International decided to take ... Read More
Lunch Get Together - Thursday - 10 October 12:00-13:00
Hi Everyone, Minas International's monthly LUNCH BUNCH get together is this coming Thursday (10 Oct.). We'll be meeting at ASSACABRASA in LOURDES (r. Rio de Janiero, 2107). No registration is required (but if you are coming let me know so I can ... Read More
I'm going to be new in town... by Em Bee Jay
Hello everyone, After a couple of visits to Belo Horizonte i have taken the plunge and decided to come for a longer trip (6-9 months) to see if i can find a way to live there. I've resigned from my job here in the UK and will arrive in BH on 27th ...
Bee, As you can see from James' message - he is a wealth of excellent information about living in Brazil! I've gleaned lots of good information from him since I've been a member of Expat-Blog. Maxine Read More
I'm going to be new in town... by Em Bee Jay
Hello everyone, After a couple of visits to Belo Horizonte i have taken the plunge and decided to come for a longer trip (6-9 months) to see if i can find a way to live there. I've resigned from my job here in the UK and will arrive in BH on 27th ...
Hi Bee, Minas International is a great resource and organization for you to connect with. It is a not for profit organization that connects English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais. There are social, business/education ... Read More
A few questions about renting/buying an apartment by shunya
I am an expat living in BH. Here (or perhaps all over Brazil) it seems that you have to make a 30 months' lease in most places to rent an apartment. Also, according to most contracts there is a penalty if you want to end the lease. What are some ...
William - Excellent information - very comprehensive. We can always count on you for good stuff!! Maxine Read More
Hello, I've just arrived in BH and would love to meet people here by nickcanby
Hi, I'm from the US and just arrived in BH after spending 10 months in Peru. I'm currently living near the center of the city in a small apartment with my girlfriend. I would love to meet the ex-pat community here. I'm planning on teaching English, ...
Hi, Lots going on in the evenings and on weekends! Upcoming is a brewery tour, a presentation on LinkedIn and other great stuff. I just sent you a message with more details and links. Hope to meet you soon. Maxine Read More
Hello, I've just arrived in BH and would love to meet people here by nickcanby
Hi, I'm from the US and just arrived in BH after spending 10 months in Peru. I'm currently living near the center of the city in a small apartment with my girlfriend. I would love to meet the ex-pat community here. I'm planning on teaching English, ...
There is an expat (English speaking) group that meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 12:00-13:00 (and many stick around after that!). The location always changes so we can check out new spots. This month (8 August) we are meeting at the ... Read More
Looking for good hiking trails near Belo Horizonte...
Hi, Sorry that I can't personally answer your question with any good information about hiking trails. [Moderated: No free ad pls] Best, Maxine Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Belo Horizonte by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Belo Horizonte Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
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Expat Group in BH? by mcclelm
Hi, I'm looking to connect with other Expats living in BH. I read on an Expat.com there is a group that meets once a month, however, the online links no longer work and I'm dead ended at finding more information. Do any of you folks know of such ...
Hi Ray, Thanks very much for your email. I think I solved my connection problem here in BH... I founded Minas International a not for profit group connecting English speakers living, working or doing business in Minas Gerais through business ... Read More
Expat Group in BH?
Hi, I'm looking to connect with other Expats living in BH. I read on an Expat.com there is a group that meets once a month, however, the online links no longer work and I'm dead ended at finding more information. Do any of you folks know of such ... Read More