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Adventures of a Gringa in Rio  
The stories of a New York girl living in the Cidade Maravilhosa
Tags: brazil, culture, fashion, food, international relationships, Portuguese, Rio de Janeiro, travel
Author: Rachel G.

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Dicas Week

Dec 7, 2009
This week is Dicas Week on RioGringa, and I'll be featuring new posts from the K-1 visa series, the dicas para brasileiros em NYC series, and the professional life series.But today, I'd like spend some time talking about giving advice on moving and...

Video Salada

Dec 3, 2009
This week has been a long one, but I have a ton of posts I need to get out, so they're on their way. In the meantime, please enjoy this salada de videos.Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Strange & True

Dec 1, 2009
There have been a few interesting articles about Brazil in the news this past week, and if you didn't have the chance to see them, take a look. The best, by far, is the Washington Post story.The Penguins of Brazil"A penguin? On Ipanema Beach? The...

Between the lines: Image

Nov 30, 2009
Brazil received a huge boost in its international image with its selection as the host of the 2016 Olympics, but it was really just the cherry on top of the overall recognition of the country's ascension to the ranks of one of the world's most...

Between the lines: International Law

Nov 25, 2009
While I'd like to focus on the Italian extradition case, I thought this little tidbit from last week's Economist special on Brazil would help understand the circumstances a bit better.In a piece entitled "The self-harming state," the author includes a...



Carla R.
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  Good writer. Describes in great detail the daily experiences of an american living in Brasil. Keep up the great work!
Posted 4/25/08 4:04 PM


I L.
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  Amusing, clear-headed, sensitive remarks and observations of life in Rio/Brazil.
Posted 5/19/08 4:05 PM


Sonia B.
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  I am a Brazilian anthropologist, Jewish too, living in the U.S.: I just LOVED this Gringa's blog, absolutely fascinating! Gringa, you should undertake graduate studies in anthropology (Museu Nacional/UFRJ has an excellent program). You could use your own experiences, and also the feed-back to this blog. Girl, go for it!!! Sonia
Posted 5/8/08 1:05 AM


jon g.
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  Keeps audience entertained, while giving insightful info on living in Rio.
Posted 4/26/08 3:04 AM


Christina G.
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  Very interesting, insightful, well-written, good use of multimedia. A slice of life in Rio, seen through the eyes of an intelligent young woman raised in the US.
Posted 4/25/08 8:04 PM


C, R.
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  A funny, witty, informative look at what it's like for an American to live in Rio. Most of the time, it makes you want to hop on a plane and go there right NOW!
Posted 4/25/08 5:04 PM