Lighthand
Singaporean expat in Brazil
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Registration: 09 September 2013
Can you get Canned Baked Beans in Rio? by Lighthand
I know this is a bit of a weird question. I recently had a craving for a nice full English Breakfast. But I tried the local supermarkets (Zonal Sul), and can't find canned baked beans in tomato sauce anywhere. Does anyone know where you can ...
Alas.. I guess I will forgo this little treat and be content with extra mushrooms instead. Baking up a batch is an option, I suppose, but sometimes you do look forward to some stuff that you grew up with. Read More
Can you get Canned Baked Beans in Rio?
I know this is a bit of a weird question. I recently had a craving for a nice full English Breakfast. But I tried the local supermarkets (Zonal Sul), and can't find canned baked beans in tomato sauce anywhere. Does anyone know where you can ... Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
I've been around the world so much that these days when people ask "Where do you stay?", I have to honestly say where ever I am at currently. But I believe a lot of quips that people have (not just in Brazil), it's more a form of ... Read More
The Laughter Has Gone
My personnel favorites are "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Goodwill Hunting" & "Good Morning Vietnam". Of course there are too many others to list, but these three are the ones I tend to watch at least once every year. Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
A few were closed during the WC, most notable was Balcony Bar due to it being right opposite the Fan Fest (we all know why). But all have re-opened after WC. Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
It's down at the end of Copacabana at Arpoador. Right beside Mercure Arpoador Hotel. Next to that is TT Burger, which has FANTASTIC burger and unbelievable milkshakes. Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
I can't speak Portuguese for nuts. But with my (wonderful) Brazilian friends, I got to learn interesting tips on the fine art of haggling. For example this is the only country I've been to that when you are at a local bar, and you ordered ... Read More
Want to Start and Establish New Business in Brasil by gargs822
Hello, I am an Indo-European Businessman and looking to expand to Brasil this October. The business is about Beach Accessories and Textiles. I am looking for interested partners and people who can help / guide me. Look forward to hear from any ...
Import/wholesale business for most consumer items are quite a pain to start up, as what James and Bardamu says. The starting up and registering is a long process, and the kick in the nuts (pardon me) is the taxes followed immediately by customs ... Read More
Want to Start and Establish New Business in Brasil by gargs822
Hello, I am an Indo-European Businessman and looking to expand to Brasil this October. The business is about Beach Accessories and Textiles. I am looking for interested partners and people who can help / guide me. Look forward to hear from any ...
If you are talking about a mom & pop shop, than the competition will be intense. However if you are talking about upstream services, like manufacturing, import/wholesale, raw material processing, etc. then you might have a better chance. If ... Read More
Brazilian reaction to MH17 downing by Lighthand
Hi All, Firstly I would like to say that though I will never know the pain family and friends of the victims are feeling. I do feel sadness, confusion and anger, at this senseless murder of so many people onboard MH17. I was just wondering what ...
A letter from Australian parents who lost all their children and the kids grandfather: http://s28.postimg.org/a7buedynt/247124_3075f3ea_124c_11e4_bbaf_048.jpg "A message to the soldiers in the Ukraine, the politicians, the media, our friends ... Read More
Great news! Is it really? by James
The entire Brazilian media is celebrating the great news that Brazil has risen one rank on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI). It has climbed to 79th place in the 2013 HDI report from 80th in the previous year. Wow, now that's ...
James, I understand where you are coming from, but we also need to realize that changes takes time. The corruption culture needs to be rooted out first, but it's not an easy task when you consider the amount of money that we are talking about. ... Read More
Brazilian reaction to MH17 downing by Lighthand
Hi All, Firstly I would like to say that though I will never know the pain family and friends of the victims are feeling. I do feel sadness, confusion and anger, at this senseless murder of so many people onboard MH17. I was just wondering what ...
Politics aside, this incident really makes my blood boil. Bad enough that the plane was shot down, and so many families perished. Even worst is what happened AFTER the crash. Everybody can deny they shot it down, but what the separatist did at ... Read More
Brazilian reaction to MH17 downing
Hi All, Firstly I would like to say that though I will never know the pain family and friends of the victims are feeling. I do feel sadness, confusion and anger, at this senseless murder of so many people onboard MH17. I was just wondering what ... Read More
The "Party" is over........ by Lighthand
With the "event" that happened last night. I guess the big party is over? I hope that don't mean the protests will start again... :( :(
Actually it's quite strange for me, cause after the initial few days after "The Lost". My local friends started making mickeys of themselves. I love the one where they say "Well... at least we MADE a record that will be hard to ... Read More
Oh Brazil! by GringogGene
Friend living in Northern California went to BR Consulate in San Francisco to pick up her passport/visa for travel to BR this month. It was closed in order to watch the BR/GER match. One lady had flown down from Seattle and was booked back that ...
Hi DouglasT, A bit off topic for a moment (moderator pls forgive). Actually the package plan that Americans pay to watch the WC, is but a relatively small amount. Singapore (where I hail from) is currently I believe the most expensive country to ... Read More
The "Party" is over........ by Lighthand
With the "event" that happened last night. I guess the big party is over? I hope that don't mean the protests will start again... :( :(
:lol: :lol: :lol: Laugh so hard my side is aching. Read More
The "Party" is over........ by Lighthand
With the "event" that happened last night. I guess the big party is over? I hope that don't mean the protests will start again... :( :(
I understand your point of view. But to really walk off the field would be a unmitigated disaster of unbelievably proportion. I honestly think they tried their best. But to me if you want and demand to play on a stage this big, they should be ... Read More
The "Party" is over........ by Lighthand
With the "event" that happened last night. I guess the big party is over? I hope that don't mean the protests will start again... :( :(
Dalia, I'm sorry to disagree with you. But the Brazil team DID gave up after the 2nd goal. They have no idea what to do at the moment, and they let fear paralyzed them. This led to the "quicksand" mentality where nothing you do is ... Read More
The "Party" is over........
With the "event" that happened last night. I guess the big party is over? I hope that don't mean the protests will start again... :( :( Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
Don't worry I believe the alcohol will kill all the germs! :lol: :lol: :lol: Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
And we have the opportunist cashing in.... (cute though)... http://s26.postimg.org/ra91tg46t/Luis_Suarez_bottle_opener_530x321.jpg I have to see if I can get one.. :lol: Read More
new member
Thanks alot Roselisa! Always good to know a local legal expert. Cheers and welcome. Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
Had a good laugh after reading below story... a follow on to Luis's incident. And it's possible that his apology is forced so that he can move to Barcelona. http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/england-need-more-suarezs-bite Read More
An Honest Taxi Driver
William, I gave him 100BRL for his troubles, but he refused to take any more than the amount on the meter (showing 19.80BRL). How about that! I told him he will ALWAYS be my preferred driver in Rio (his number as above post). Read More
An Honest Taxi Driver
I have the good fortune to meet a EXTREMELY nice taxi driver whom I left my iPhone in. He not only found my phone for me, but also drove out of his way to my apartment to return it. I have been in Rio for a long time and this is the best and most ... Read More
What's in a name? by James
Sometimes so-called INTELLIGENT people in this country do and say things that are so outrageously STUPID that it defies the imagination.The head of one of the Top 5 religious groups in Brazil has issued an edict that members of the church should not ...
By the way I checked, the airport code for Singapore is SIN and Helsinki is HEL. I would love to be a airline pilot, and be able to make the following announcement: "Ladies and Gentlemen. This is your Capt. speaking. On behalf of Satan Air, ... Read More
Meet up on the 3rd July Evening by Lighthand
Good day to all, Was wondering if anyone is interested in a meetup on the 3rd July evening in Rio? Suggested time: 1900hrs Options for meetup: Banana Jack - General Osorio Metro Station Lapa Area - too many bars to choose pending confirmation Rua ...
No prob. Some other time then. Read More
What's in a name? by James
Sometimes so-called INTELLIGENT people in this country do and say things that are so outrageously STUPID that it defies the imagination.The head of one of the Top 5 religious groups in Brazil has issued an edict that members of the church should not ...
By that logic, maybe we should not go to HELsinki. Or for that matter SINgapore..... Can you imagine a flight from SINgapore direct to HELsinki? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
That's more like it Suarez! :top: Admit your mistakes, correct them and move on. I'm glad he came clean about this, and wish him all the very best! For details, please see news report ... Read More
Meet up on the 3rd July Evening by Lighthand
Good day to all, Was wondering if anyone is interested in a meetup on the 3rd July evening in Rio? Suggested time: 1900hrs Options for meetup: Banana Jack - General Osorio Metro Station Lapa Area - too many bars to choose pending confirmation Rua ...
Current preference is at Rua Bambina, 06 - Botafogo. Interested parties: 1. Lighthand (Bryan) 2. William 3. Priscilla? Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
I think Luis is a great player (not withstanding his anger management issues). But he NEEDS help.. by going into denial, and worst with his supporters also feeding this believe. They are NOT helping him. I would really hate to see him fizzle out, ... Read More
Meet up on the 3rd July Evening by Lighthand
Good day to all, Was wondering if anyone is interested in a meetup on the 3rd July evening in Rio? Suggested time: 1900hrs Options for meetup: Banana Jack - General Osorio Metro Station Lapa Area - too many bars to choose pending confirmation Rua ...
Cheers William! Hope to see you there. Read More
Meet up on the 3rd July Evening
Good day to all, Was wondering if anyone is interested in a meetup on the 3rd July evening in Rio? Suggested time: 1900hrs Options for meetup: Banana Jack - General Osorio Metro Station Lapa Area - too many bars to choose pending confirmation Rua ... Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
http://s26.postimg.org/47sl0z2ut/Respect.jpg This is the reason why so many neutrals supports Colombia over Uruguay. They have grace and though they are just as passionate as the next country in supporting their own, they are gracious in winning ... Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
You know the really funny part of it all? If this were to happen off the pitch, that's grounds for assault charges and civil liable suit on top of that. So why can't they understand that it cannot be tolerated to have this happen at all on ... Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
I was at the game in Maracana yesterday, and the few Uruguayan I met all denied it ever happened!! :o Their reply was that it's a conspiracy, anti-Uruguay sentiment and anything else that comes to mind. When I ask them about the photos taken, ... Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
Another weird story to share: "Football: England fan's ear bitten off during Uruguay game" Small extract from the news site "LONDON - An England fan had his ear bitten off by another during the side's World Cup game against ... Read More
Sometimes pushing for more rights just doesn't make sense by James
[img align=c]http://s2.glbimg.com/pIBQdfgpeB1S9NuxITBA6UdZ9Bc=/300x225/s.glbimg.com/jo/g1/f/original/2014/06/11/joao_paulo_1.jpg[/img] As a visually handicapped person and having myself had a father who was profoundly deaf I'm all for giving ...
You will amazed at just how uncommon "Common" sense is... I have both heard and seen cases somewhat like this. Example 1: A manager in county X (no names) was telling me what a great job he did by cutting cost on HR. Unfortunately the ... Read More
What a Twist!! by Lighthand
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ...
William, I know what you mean. A friend of mine was a victim of "Express Kidnapping" by a Rio taxi driver, and I myself was subjected to some roundabout trips. But when I do get good drivers, I do give them a tip of about 10% of fare. ... Read More
What a Twist!!
This is classic! Got off from Reuters, that 2 Englishmen were arrested for trying to rob their taxi driver in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte. After all the news report about how dangerous things are in Brazil (it can be) as reported in ... Read More
Bringing items by plane
Well I don't know about Manaus. So maybe William can help shed some light? Read More
Bringing items by plane
Hi cupofjoe, I've been in and out of GIG for awhile now. But first order of business is where are you coming into? SP or Rio? GIG (Rio) inspectors are usually quite understanding if there are no duplicate items. Meaning you multiple items ... Read More
And SO it BEGINS...!! by lacret60
First the AIRPORTS, now I just heard on CNN that in Sao Paolo the protests in streets have already begun and from the looks of it they are quite violent. Even a CNN reporter was injured.
Well I think most Japanese folks do understand that not all countries have the same way of life they have. However I think the kudos have to be given to them for practicing what they do at home even when they are a guest in someone else's ... Read More
And SO it BEGINS...!! by lacret60
First the AIRPORTS, now I just heard on CNN that in Sao Paolo the protests in streets have already begun and from the looks of it they are quite violent. Even a CNN reporter was injured.
Hi William, I work for a Japanese company operating here in Brazil. I talked to them about this, and also asked if this was some sort of PR thing to promote Japan (sorry for being cynical). From their perspective, they find it strange that ... Read More
Where to buy a second hand bicycle in Rio
Thanks William. I'll look around my neighborhood tomorrow. Cheers. Read More
Racism and xenophobia in Brazil by joaofellet
I'm writing a story for the BBC about foreigners who have experienced racism (or xenophobia) in Brazil. Although many Brazilians say there's no such thing in the country, it's not true (Africans and Latin Americans from neighbouring countries such ...
Well I've met normal folks in bars, on the street, etc. Not only in shops or places of business transaction. In fact there was once about two months ago, when I was out with some of my friends from Japan and we got really pissed drunk. I got ... Read More
Where to buy a second hand bicycle in Rio
Hi folks, Please advice where I can buy a 2nd hand mountain bicycle here in Rio. I tried to check the classifieds here but no joy. I hope to get one soon, cause the traffic here is crazy. Also would be nice to get some exercise in. Thanks and ... Read More
Racism and xenophobia in Brazil by joaofellet
I'm writing a story for the BBC about foreigners who have experienced racism (or xenophobia) in Brazil. Although many Brazilians say there's no such thing in the country, it's not true (Africans and Latin Americans from neighbouring countries such ...
From my experience here thus far, I have to say that most of the Brazilians I've met have been more then nice. This is more so after I told them I'm on a long term assignment here in Rio. Don't get me wrong, there are always bad apples ... Read More
Brazilian housing bubble? When will it burst? by VictoriaChandler
I'm moving to Brazil later this year and will be getting married to my fiance who has been a permanent resident of Brazil for 30 years. We are considering buying an apartment in Campinas, but based on everything I've read, the Brazilian ...
I may be the new kid on the block. But for my two cents worth, this is what I think: 1. Direct implosion like what happened to US in '08 is very unlikely (note I did not say it definitely will not). As I understand the local public lending ... Read More
World Cup 2014 by Mohamed Hegazy
Hello Everybody, I am planning to come to Brazil during world cup 2014. Yet I need some information and help. of course hotels rates will be very high during world cup so I am thinking to rent an apartments or staying in a hostel to minimize the ...
One alternative is stay at rental homes/apartments/rooms. Airbnb is a good choice to look into. Good luck with hotels though, as far as I know most hotels are booked solid during the month. Read More
Brits in Rio by Nicola12
Hi all, I'm relatively new to Rio, I moved here with my husband just before Christmas. We're learning Portuguese (slowly!) but we're really looking to make friends with some fellow English speakers. Please get in touch if you fancy meeting up over ...
I just moved to Rio couple of weeks ago. Though not a brit I am fluent in english. I hail from Singapore so if your husband and yourself want to meet up, we can always arrange something. Maybe we can organize a meetup with the rest of the english ... Read More
Scottish oil worker killed in Rio
This truly is very sad. A work associate of mine who is from UK and staying in Macae told me he knew him and attended the funeral last Monday. My heart goes out to the victim's family..... Read More
Any Chinese Grocery in Rio de Janeiro?
Hi Solomo, That is very helpful, as my current living choices are Flamengo, Ipanema and Gloria. Cheers! Read More
Any Chinese Grocery in Rio de Janeiro?
Thanks for the fast update William. I will check it out once I'm there. Read More
Any Chinese Grocery in Rio de Janeiro?
Hi All, I will be moving to Rio for job posting starting from June. I just wanted to check if there are any Chinese, Japanese or Asian Grocery in Rio? Thanks in advance for all your help. Cheers! Read More