I went to Quebec for a trip and now we want to live as Francophiles in Montreal.
Author: Colin
Blogging and publishing since 2008.
Robespierre without the Blood
From bread lines to medical bankruptcies, how the French Revolution and Gilded Age look like the American economy today.
How Brazil Zigged Where Hispanic America Zagged
Unpacking Brazil’s history from colonialism to delayed independence, politics, racial questions and more.
Brazilian Music for Learning Portuguese
Playlist with commentary on the sertanejo (Brazilian country) and funk (hip hop) songs I listened to dozens of times to learn Portuguese.
Learning Portuguese Woke Something Up Inside
From dismissive to devoted, my journey into recreational linguistics and the thrill of the new.
Rio is a Bit of a Dump but Still Amazing
From Disillusion to Appreciation: Copacabana let me down, but Rio de Janeiro redeemed itself.
Expat Chronicles 