Unpacking Brazil’s history from colonialism to delayed independence, politics, racial questions and more.
Tag: brazil
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.
Make Latin America Great Again!
My proposal to redraw the national borders of Latin America to eliminate shithole countries and city-states in order in favor of great, proud nations.
Corruption: NOT Business as Usual in Latin America
A look at the major shift in attitudes toward public corruption in Latin America.
Expat Chronicles 