alan279
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 25 December 2022
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sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
Who you? Queen Bhravna? Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
Why don't we have a say? Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
@Bhavna Are you not monetizing our content for your profit? Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
@Bhavna Or, are adverts only good for you and not good for us?Alan Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
@Bhavna I think that you should allow such adverts that would benefit the community.Alan Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
And if you have double vision (diplopia), Lisbon is good for diagnosis and buying Zeiss lenses. Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
@abthree Yes, such a deal. Except that my diplopia (double vision) can't be diagnosed nor corrected in Brazil.My new $35 glasses work as well as can be expected after a botched cataract surgery. I probably can't drive F1 or pilot a plane, but I get ... Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
From Zenni. Zenni didn't ship to Brazil a few years ago. Be sure you have the Correios app to track delivery in Brazil and to pay the duty. Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
@alan279 Eyeglasses from China arrived today. Single vision lenses and cheap frames cost $15 + $10 shipping + $10 import tax.I'll order readers (for my astigmatismatism) and maybe computer glasses, too. Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
@Peter Itamaraca Just north of Praia do Forte. Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
I paid Viber $4.99. I called a toll free number in the US for free. Other US numbers cost 1.9 cents per minute. Read More
ChatGPT & English by alan279
I have just discovered (maybe I'm late to the party?) that ChatGPT (and other jennies?) can answer questions like, "What is the average square meter asking price of new apartments in Ilhéus?", and get an answer in English!The answer may be ...
@Fred Accuracy may not be required for a question such as "What is the average per meter cost of new apartments in Ilhéus?". Further research can elicit further understanding and accuracy without Portuguese proficiency, which is the point I ... Read More
Expats: how do you stretch your Reals further? by Pablo888
Oct 27, 2025The Reals reached US$1 = R$6 briefly this year. FX watchers would have jumped on the opportunity to move more in R$.Now, how do you optimize what you keep in R$ versus in Euro or dollar? The typical aggressive bank interest rate or ETF ...
@Pablo888 A NuConta might work for you. They claim to pay CDI, currently almost 15%. Less income tax, of course. Read More
Car rental outside airport for regular trips by Kat2202
I have a question and it may have been covered on another thread but i can't find info.Can I rent a car from local car rental agencies using only my valid US driver's license? I plan to rent a car occasionally for weekends or short trips. Since I ...
@roddiesho Which electric car did you rent? Did you like it? Read More
Brazil Inflation
"That which cannot continue forever, will eventually stop.”Also known as Stein's Law. Does it apply to Brazilian inflation? Read More