Mikeflanagan
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Canadian
Speaks English Partial Portuguese
Registration: 12 September 2017
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98 lb dog to Brazil??? by sjpetzold
I am trying to move my 98 lb Giant Schnauzer to Brazil and it is becoming a nightmare! He needs such a large crate (700 size with possible extension) that most airlines that still move pets can’t move him due to the size. The only options that ...
@Peter Itamaraca ya people were getting a bit willy nilly with what qualifies as an ESA so they forgone that for most airlines lol.imagine a mastiff any breed as an ESA lol Read More
Renewing your passport in Brazil by NewBrazil
My passport expires in April 2026. First question how many month before it expires should I start the process. Second what is the easy way to get it renewed. I been told you have to send it through the mail to Rio. Third is there any service that ...
You can mail it in. with the canadian embassy I went in person because i wanted some travel so went to SP to do it in person ( absolutely requires an appointment no walkins ever permitted )I can assure you its normal to mail it in. not everyone has ... Read More
Tips/timeline for getting a Brazilian credit card by thetravelfox
I am curious from others' experience how long I should expect to wait before getting approved for a credit card? And for that matter, anything In particular I should be doing to increase my odds / limit once I get one?As of last month, I'm all ...
pix is now becoming the mandatory choice across brazil amid tarrifs so. all websites will have a pix option shortly :) Read More
Cloudflare verification annoyance. by bepmoht
Am I Human?I don’t know if others have this issue, but when trying to access the site (especially in the evenings) I have to continually select the “CLOUDFLARE” I am human box, sometimes a dozen times or more before I connect to ...
Biggest issue with this is what Abthree pointed out.If you are closing your VPN but not your browser. things get jumbled up on the browser connection side and triggers those checks.Before turning vpn on - close all browsers. Turning vpn off. close ... Read More
FAX fix - here's a solution to an old problem by mberigan
I was going to resurrect an old thread that ended in 2019 (without a solution) BUT decided to revive it here instead as there may be additional new solutions to needing to FAX in this modern age when FAXing is mostly a thing of the past.Old thread: ...
it shows on their website it works for sending to brazil even. just click on the international faxes section and your good. Read More
FAX fix - here's a solution to an old problem by mberigan
I was going to resurrect an old thread that ended in 2019 (without a solution) BUT decided to revive it here instead as there may be additional new solutions to needing to FAX in this modern age when FAXing is mostly a thing of the past.Old thread: ...
Can confirm faxzero worked in the past. Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
Also - use acryllic paint in your house - prevents it. Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
Check the link I posted before - it has alot of good information on it. Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
Since finding that out. Watching for where its present has been amazing. No more anti allergic. Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
@Pablo888By chance. Moved a table. hit the wall a tad hard. my nose turned to a faucet instantly. look in. POOF MOLDnot just a little. all the clay was covered in it. had to evacuate kiddos and dogs and stay somewhere for a few weeks while the walls ... Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
I hope they review it soon. Because it gives images on what to notice for what kind of cleanups. Specifically when to hire a professional ( the route i went ) Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
My nose grew unfond of mold. Was having super bad allergies at this house. Looked all new. the internal bricks however - pure black mold.Just because you do not see it. does not mean its there. If someone above or below had a leak at some point. ... Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
One thing ive found - mold mold mold. In the NE this is an issue. mostly across all of brazil.So depending on how old your building is - or your house , mold will be all through the walls due to varying construction methods.Current house since I ... Read More
Need some tech advice by roddiesho
@alan279 Ouch! That is a heck of a lot. If I didn't live 25 minutes from Jericoacoara in my own personal paradise I might be jealous but that is still a heck of a lot of money. Is there Happiness on a smaller budget (if Logitech had not sent me a ...
If you can prove one laptop is for work - and your other is personal - 2 can be permissible however if you cant prove that its a laptop used to access remote work - no bueno. Also no new boxes, but I only buy my laptops in brazil these days. Same ... Read More
Need some tech advice by roddiesho
@alan279 Ouch! That is a heck of a lot. If I didn't live 25 minutes from Jericoacoara in my own personal paradise I might be jealous but that is still a heck of a lot of money. Is there Happiness on a smaller budget (if Logitech had not sent me a ...
@roddieshoyou using US or CAD geek squad Read More