"Amazing - and tantalizing. I saw a lot, did a lot, but Brazil is a huge, beautiful country that I must explore further! "
How I did it: I planned to go in fall of 2006 but things didn't work out that way.
I was flexible, saved money, and spent time learning the language.
I finally traveled to Brazil in September & October of 2008.
It was totally worth it because my mom and aunt were able to come down and spend a week with me during my trip.
Brazil is a huge, beautiful country and I am planning to go back!
Lessons & tips: Take some Portuguese lessons or find a native-speaking tutor. And practice, practice, practice!
I had a friend that tutored me for 2 or 3 months once a week. We'd go and get coffee and read, chat, and practice pronunciation. He really helped and it was so much better to understand some of the language while I was traveling.
I waited until the last minute to get my visa - BIG mistake. If you know you want to go, get a passport and apply for a visa well in advance.
Resources: Check out www.wordchamp.org for language help - they have lots of flashcards and resources for learners of all levels. And it's free!
Apr 07, 2009, 04:51PM PDT
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