Brazil

Myself and two friends will be in Manaus at the end of August and we are looking into different amazon tours. I have searched previous posts and can't seem to find anything about Samba Tours, which we are considering (along with Gero tours, which I have heard good things about). Has anyone used the Samba Tours? Are they legit? Any other input would be appreciated! Thanks!!

hi globetrotters

does anyone know about working as a (language/high school) teacher in salvador da bahia?

how to find work?
how much do they pay?
what papers do i need?

i'm happy about any experiences, contacts or hints.

AND

is it easy to find an apartment in the city?
how?
how are the prices?

greez,

tibena

Split an apartment with a friend or family is less expensive than a hotel. I have just what you need an apartment situated in Copacabana 100m from the beach in a calm street and a calm building. 24h doorman and cameras. Sleeps up to 4. Fan in each room, television, free access to gym in the building and 2 bicycles. For further information please contact me or you can check out www.americojr.com/pacocabana

i am flying into salvador on thursday. does anyone know a good town by the beach to stay in salvador? im open to anything at this point.

I am searching for people who have participated on a tour to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. I am interested in your story, your experiences and motivations.

I am a Dutch fourth-student of the University of Applied Sciences in Breda, The Netherlands. Currently I am writing a thesis on tourism to poor urban neighborhoods. If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact me.

r_van_engelen@hotmail.com

Hi,

I will be spending 5 days in Varzea, Teresopolis, approx 90klms from Rio. I would love to hear from anyone who has been there. What activities are in the area? Can you recommend any places to stay?

Thanks!

but i was wondering if someone could write the lyrics to this song here. I just love it so much! Moito obrigado
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWCgsVzaso0

Hi TTs

I'm going to stay in Fortaleza next week. On hostelworld.com I found a hostel - Backpackers Ceara - but there's not much information on their webpage. Has anyone stayed at this place? Is it safe and to recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone have experience with renewing/extending a Brazilian 5-year tourist visa (which expires in a week) while I'm in the US? (If so, where and how? I can't seem to get through to a person on the phone lines.)
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BTW: do I have this right: If tomorow, for example, were the last day the visa would be valid, then I must enter Brazil by tomorrow, and can then stay in the country for the next 180 days -- even though the visa will have technically expired?
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Thanks for the responses.

Hi I am planning a trip to south America for four months ending in Rio for Carnival and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on somewhere to stay for the week Im there..