Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 8, 2009
CEO of Brazil Tourism Office, Vilma Varga, answers questions about travel to Brazil, including best seasons for travel, top beach destinations, exciting nightlife, and important safety precautions.
“Interview with Vilma Vargas, CEO of the Brazilian Tourism Office“: 4Hoteliers – Hospitality, Hotel and Travel News, October 4, 2009.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 8, 2009
A survey of over 15,000 women found that the worst lovers come from Germany, England, and Sweden, and the best lovers come from Spain, Brazil, and Italy.
“British Men (Almost) Worst Lovers Worldwide“: MarieClaire.co.uk, Oct 1, 2009.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 8, 2009
As a response to frequent complaints of sexual harassment on trains, all-female trains cars were established in Rio de Janeiro. These train cars are marked with pink stripes on doors and windows. The train company said that women would need to control men’s entry into the cars, and security guards would help if necessary.
“Women applaud no-men, pink-striped Rio metro cars“: Red Orbit, April 24, 2006.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 6, 2009
American Tricia Chavez relays her positive visit to the gynecologist in Brazil–which included a thorough exam with the same equipment used in America, a discussion with the gynecologist, a quick purchase of medicine, and a reasonable bill.
“Health Care in Brazil: My Positive Experience with Third World Medicine“: Associated Content, March 18, 2009.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 4, 2009
American linguist, Danielle, moved to Brazil with her husband/boyfriend in April 2008. Now an English teacher in Brazil, Danielle offers advice about working in, and preparing to move to Brazil. Other topics Danielle blogs about include: learning Portuguese, daily life, standard of living, Brazilian culture, being an “American Brat,” and more.
Danielle in Brazil, by Danielle
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 4, 2009
American wife and mother, writer and realtor, Tricia Chaves, spends half her time living in Rio de Janeiro with her husband and three-year old daughter. She writes about daily life in Brazil–learning Portuguese, positive healthcare experiences, and trying new foods.
Postcards from Brasil, by Tricia Chaves
Posted by: pinkpangea on: October 4, 2009
Clinica Celula Mater
Dr. Carlos E. Czeresnia
Website: http://www.celulamater.com.br/site/index.html
Address: Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 802
01442 000 Sao Paulo SP
Phone: (11) 3067 6700
Email: celulamater@dialdata.com.br
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Dr. Ophir Irony
Website: http://apps.einstein.br/english/index.htm
Address: Avenida Albert Einstein, 627, 12th Floor, Room 1213
Morumbi – São Paulo
Tel: +55 11 3747 3213
Posted by: pinkpangea on: September 10, 2009
Western women are told to beware of marriage proposals from Egyptian men, who may only be looking to emigrate and profit. Egyptian men in areas highly saturated by tourists may be far from home and under less scrutiny from their families and able to pursue the carefree Western women on vacation. Blacklist websites warn women of well-known exploiters.
“Warning to Female Tourists Thinking of Marrying Egyptian Men“: The Baheyedin Dynasty, November 22, 2008.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: September 10, 2009
A Norwegian Muslim woman was not permitted to swim in the Carlos Hotel’s pool in Marsa Matrouh, Egpyt, because she wore a veil. According to the hotel’s administration, the Ministry of Tourism dictates that only women wearing Western bathing suits are allowed in the pool area.
“Muslim Woman Says She is Treated Better in Europe than Cairo“: Al Arabiya News Channel, July 16, 2009.
