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I'm heading for Macapa in a few months. Has anyone been there recently?

After a few bad experiences in several countries I avoid taxis that are waiting outside bars or an airport. If there is a safe place I wait for a taxi that is dropping someone off.

Belem often reminded me of years ago when it was a good thing to be a gringo in Brazil. Friendly people and believe it or not, helpful taxi drivers who didn't overcharge.

The key bars downtown are...

Does anybody know if these bars are still operating?

Thank you very much for the info.

I tried both LA and NY: no response.

My favorite is OX in Leme on Gustavo Sampairo. Gyms in Rio tend to be extremely expensive, but you can get month to month memberships. BodyTech is ultra expensive.

I've had a permanent visa since 1997. I understand that: "Permanent visas are automatically voided if the visa holder stays out of Brazil for 24 consecutive months. " I am currently in the USA. I was...

I've had a permanent visa since 1997. I understand that: "Permanent visas are automatically voided if the visa holder stays out of Brazil for 24 consecutive months." I am currently in the USA. I was...

A friend of mine is planning on spending two nights at the Cascadas. He is also planning on bringing his notebook computer, and leaving it in the room. This seems extremely foolish to me, but I don't...

Does anyone know if it would be practical to ride my bike into Mexico, find a safe parking spot near or in the Zona Norte, and ride back into the USA? Maybe the pedestrian bridge during daylight...

During the Plan Cruzado price freeze chopp was fixed at 17 cents US. The price of pussy was next to nothing. By 1987 L'humo was down to $7 US. But, this was a result of the fear and confusion about...

Today is a holiday, Corpus Christi.

This latest closing is just politics as usual. The owner has not been personally charged with anything. Balcony should reopen next week, I hope.

Balcony was only closed for a few hours on Friday, June 7th. They were back in action by midnight and have continued to operate normally (24 hr.) ever since.

There were no shots fired, and nobody was killed. Just a foiled robbery attempt. It was an American who brought down the robber. I had grilled Salmon for lunch there today, Monday. It was wonderful....

I occasionally stop by Rua the Conceição 116 also known as Oceanic Club in search of diamonds in the rough. Usually the pickings run from slim to downright gruesome. And, after 6:00 pm it can be a...

I attended the auction this afternoon. The items sold today are to be paid for tomorrow and must be picked up tomorrow or Friday. They do intend to open HELP tonight. TA remained in operation...

Has anyone been to NumberOne, a new place, I think, downtown at Rua da Quitanda 74, not far from 81? The lady at the door said there are five floors with two boates. Thirty reis to get in.

By...

[QUOTE=Christopherd]If you do Centro of course, it is much safer if you have to wander around during the day with wads of cash than wandering around Copa. The chances of getting mugged in business...

While waiting for the counter guy at Drogaria Phecho, N. S. Copacabana 190 I noticed a display on KY gel They also had small bottles of KY warming gel.

If one of these "works for you," they have...

I normally use my USA CitiBank card at local ATMs. But, I've noticed the the exchange fee has grown from one percent to three percent over the last year or so.

I'm wondering if it would be cost...

I don’t know that it was L`uomo. That’s why I put the name in parenthesis. My source was O Dia.

A Brazilian friend thought it very strange that Americans would disguise their children and send them door to door begging for food.

according to the news, last night rua siqueira campos 143 (termas l`uomo) was raided. this time they claim to have found an **** girl working there. everyone was taken in to the 12th pincent.
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