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[Just Incognito]

I mean I see these questions "I don't speak the language should I go" and I just shake my head. If I had allowed not speaking the language to be a barrier to my travels and limited myself to just the English-speaking world, why I would have been to only a tiny fraction of the countries I have visited thus far. It just shouldn't be a reason for not going to a place, especially with today's new technologies that can assist. Go. Look. Listen. Learn! Never let language be a reason for not going to another country. Rather, let it be a primary reason for going and discovering a new place and what it has to offer. Be that tutes, food, culture, music, religion, or whatever.

I appreciate the optimism and agree.

I guess it comes down to going out of the comfort zone vs easy street. Keep investing in what I know works for me and is easy: Spanish speaking Colombia or see if Brazil is what I get in Medellin but even better.

Safety, food (I'm veggie), pussy, costs, communication, figuring out where to go are my primary concerns at the moment. This board is a huge help!

Medellin is just so easy. LOL.

I guess after a few trips, Brazil would be too. It would be nice if there was a Mansion equivalent o get started. Maybe that's pretty much Scandallo?

[Just Incognito]

How many people here spoke Portuguese before ever going to Brazil? Probably none. People wanted to learn after visiting.

I imagine that would be me too if I pull the trigger and go for it LOL.

[Just Incognito]

Well, I've been going to Colombia for over 20 years, many, many times.

I speak Spanish as well, and as you know it greatly enhances the experience.

I started to visit Brazil for work and fun about 15 years ago, speaking good spanish but no portuguese.

I had a great time and they will generally understand spanish to a point, more than you'll understand them for sure.

Having said that, the languages are very similar and with a little effort and practice you can fairly easily break the portuguese code, LOL.

I did.

Learning spanish was tough because it was my first foreign language.

Had to retrain my mind.

Yeah, I agree with all the sentiment here--thanks for the reply.

In the long run. This is the way. Though starting a new language seems daunting at the moment LOL.

[OJeito]

I mean I see these questions "I don't speak the language should I go" and I just shake my head. If I had allowed not speaking the language to be a barrier to my travels and limited myself to just the English-speaking world, why I would have been to only a tiny fraction of the countries I have visited thus far. It just shouldn't be a reason for not going to a place, especially with today's new technologies that can assist. Go. Look. Listen. Learn! Never let language be a reason for not going to another country. Rather, let it be a primary reason for going and discovering a new place and what it has to offer. Be that tutes, food, culture, music, religion, or whatever.

Well said amigo cane! Sem limites is the only way to roll. Go monger and conquer stop and smell the flowers repeat.

[Sun08]

Anyone has either attended or have some info about Portuguese language schools either in Rio or Sao Paulo please post or send PM.

[Xpartan]

I speak Spanish so I always go to Colombia.

I want to try Brazil, but I speak zero Portuguese. I have never been to Brazil and know very little about the country.

I have been to Colombia 20 times or so in the last 10 years, as well as 40 other countries overall. I am well traveled, and an experienced monger.

Do I shake it up with Brazil and my lack of ability to speak Portuguese or stick with what I know in Spanish speaking Colombia?

This is my big life dilemma at the moment. LOL.

Any thoughts, def. Appreciated.

You're overthinking it. I don't see a dilemma. I kind of envy people who've never been to Brazil for they have no idea how much fun awaits them.

I only have the most basic skills in both Spanish and Portuguese. Well, maybe intermediate-basic in Portuguese. Shame on me because I've been going to Brazil for decades. Just too lazy.

But!

Do you speak the languages of all 40 lands you've been to?

Speaking Spanish in Brazil will make your trip much easier than no Spanish. And Brazil is worth it even to those who don't know a word in Spanish or Portuguese.

Vagabundo posted a Youtube link to free lessons from a Brazilian girl. I listened to a few and liked them. She offers private lessons, too.

And she's a cutie, LOL.

Learning about a country and city (strongly recommend Rio for your first-time visit) is all about reading. Then take a few free walking tours upon arrival. Done.

Simply put, Brazil is more enjoyable than Colombia, and I've been to (and liked) Colombia. Just not as much.

[The Cane]

How many people here spoke Portuguese before ever going to Brazil? Probably none. People wanted to learn after visiting.

I mean I see these questions "I don't speak the language should I go" and I just shake my head. If I had allowed not speaking the language to be a barrier to my travels and limited myself to just the English-speaking world, why I would have been to only a tiny fraction of the countries I have visited thus far. It just shouldn't be a reason for not going to a place, especially with today's new technologies that can assist. Go. Look. Listen. Learn! Never let language be a reason for not going to another country. Rather, let it be a primary reason for going and discovering a new place and what it has to offer. Be that tutes, food, culture, music, religion, or whatever.

[Mr Enternational]

I want to try Brazil, but I speak zero Portuguese. I have never been to Brazil and know very little about the country.

Do I shake it up with Brazil and my lack of ability to speak Portuguese or stick with what I know in Spanish speaking Colombia?

How many people here spoke Portuguese before ever going to Brazil? Probably none. People wanted to learn after visiting.

[Balboa]

I speak Spanish so I always go to Colombia.

I want to try Brazil, but I speak zero Portuguese. I have never been to Brazil and know very little about the country.

I have been to Colombia 20 times or so in the last 10 years, as well as 40 other countries overall. I am well traveled, and an experienced monger.

Do I shake it up with Brazil and my lack of ability to speak Portuguese or stick with what I know in Spanish speaking Colombia?

This is my big life dilemma at the moment. LOL.

Any thoughts, def. Appreciated.

Well, I've been going to Colombia for over 20 years, many, many times.

I speak Spanish as well, and as you know it greatly enhances the experience.

I started to visit Brazil for work and fun about 15 years ago, speaking good spanish but no portuguese.

I had a great time and they will generally understand spanish to a point, more than you'll understand them for sure.

Having said that, the languages are very similar and with a little effort and practice you can fairly easily break the portuguese code, LOL.

I did.

Learning spanish was tough because it was my first foreign language.

Had to retrain my mind.

Learning portuguese for me was a joy. Just basically getting accustomed to the pronunciation and differences.

My mind being already trained in the Romance language arena.

Yes, Brazil is well worth it!

Sem duvida!

[Just Incognito]

I speak Spanish so I always go to Colombia.

I want to try Brazil, but I speak zero Portuguese. I have never been to Brazil and know very little about the country.

I have been to Colombia 20 times or so in the last 10 years, as well as 40 other countries overall. I am well traveled, and an experienced monger.

Do I shake it up with Brazil and my lack of ability to speak Portuguese or stick with what I know in Spanish speaking Colombia?

This is my big life dilemma at the moment. LOL.

Any thoughts, def. Appreciated.

[Nordico]

The collegiate board of Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) approved, at the end of this Tuesday night (22), the return of the mandatory use of masks on airplanes and at airports in Brazil. The measure takes effect from next Friday (25). https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equili...ampaign=comptw.

[Vagabundo1]

Exactly, well said senor ojeito. When are you back in the land of bunda? We should do a reunion of the pimp legion of doom at mosaico!

You would be surprised that you can indeed get laid for the amount of money and sometimes less than 100 reais. Many vm girls would be more than happy to relieve you and not to mention many Garotas that work in the centro prives would accept less than that for a half hour of their time. Ymmv.

[Mr Enternational]

You have to have a bank account in Brazil to be able to use pix. Many girls have a PayPal account.

LOL. That just shows you that I do not send anyone money!

[OJeito]

100 reis= US $18.43.
You could almost get laid for that much.

You would be surprised that you can indeed get laid for the amount of money and sometimes less than 100 reais. Many vm girls would be more than happy to relieve you and not to mention many Garotas that work in the centro prives would accept less than that for a half hour of their time. Ymmv.

[Nordico]

Pix. Send all the money you want!

You have to have a bank account in Brazil to be able to use pix. Many girls have a PayPal account.