Striking Soap Operas in Brazil BrazilTopics of the World October 24, 2012 5 Some people around the world might have Mexican soap operas as a reference. However, do you have [...]
Picture Postcards: A fridge in Brazil BrazilTopics of the World July 23, 2012 1 Sent in by our contributor, Carla, from Brazil. Read more: Myth or Reality About Brazil Part [...]
Myth or Reality about Brazil – Part 2 BrazilTopics of the World June 13, 2012 6 In the first part of our series about common beliefs about Brazil, we talked about soccer, language [...]
Myth or Reality about Brazil – Part 1 BrazilTopics of the World June 8, 2012 5 It is undeniably true that every country has a certain national ethos, one that is part of [...]
Brazilian Paradise Blogs of the WorldBrazilUSA March 27, 2012 4 As a Brazilian, I´d highly recommend Tropicaldaydreams blog for the ones interested in Brazilian culture and life. [...]
What’s a typical day like in Brasilia, Brazil? Let Carla explain! BrazilPeople of the World January 5, 2012 Carla, our regional Pocket Cultures contributor from Brazil, is an English as a Foreign Language educator who [...]
PocketCultures world tour: best of 2011 Across culturesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaFranceHong KongIndiaIraqIrelandJapanKyrgyzstanNew ZealandNigeriaPhilippinesPortugalTopics of the WorldTurkeyUKUSA December 31, 2011 1 Happy New Year! Our roundup of 2011 begins with a reminder that 1st January is not the [...]
Skateboarders in Brasilia BrazilPeople of the World September 1, 2011 1 Did you know that one of the most famous skateboarders in the world is Brazilian? Bob Burnquist [...]
Naming children: traditions in 13 different countries ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaIndiaIndonesiaLanguagesNigeriaPeoplePolandPortugalReligionRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA April 13, 2011 31 How are children’s names chosen in your country? Do you follow ancient naming traditions or are modern [...]
Tipping etiquette around the world ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaEconomyJapanPortugalRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTravelTurkeyUSA March 16, 2011 10 A girl from America, a girl from France, a boy from England and a boy from Australia [...]
A New Year Begins in Brazil BrazilCelebrationsMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World March 11, 2011 3 Though our calendar started on January 1st, 2011, in Brazil, we always say that the year really [...]
How to dress for trendy Rio BrazilClothingPeopleTopics of the WorldTravel February 25, 2011 3 I pack for a trip to Rio to celebrate my birthday. In my bag, nothing like the [...]