Greg is a Kiwi, Cath is an Aussie, we met in Thailand a long time ago. We then lived in Brisbane, Melbourne and London and since January we have been here in Sao Paulo.
Cath works for a large Insurance Broker, Greg works in IT specialising in SAP HR systems.
This is our blog about our adventures, we hope you enjoy it!
10 May, 2008 at 9:50 am |
Hi,
I’m loving to read your adventures in my country, its so interesting to see Brazil trough your eyes. Please keep on the good work.
BTW, if don’t know Curitiba, the capital of Parana state, please come visit us, it will be a pleasure to have you here and show you the town.
Best,
Ricardo Macari
26 July, 2008 at 4:27 am |
Hi Greg & Cath,
Great site you have here, I’m glad to see plenty of pictures too. I dont live in Brazil but I did…and I will again (just doing some planning first so that I can stick it out this time around). I’m going to add your blog to my links list tomorrow (its pretty late here in California), and I’ll be sure to take a closer look at it too.
Cheers!
- Adam
Editor of eyesonbrazil.com
12 August, 2008 at 5:14 am |
Dear Greg and Cath,
Its 4:11 am here in the big apple and I just finished reading your posts.. I think I read em all..
Nothing can sum this up any better than.. “Thank you.. Thank you.. O.. Thank you so very much”.
I’m planning to move to Sampa.. in a few weeks. I do not know anything about the city, or should I say.. I did not know anything about SP until your blog. I am adding your blog to my list.. FOREVER.
I do not know if there are any expat meet up groups in SP, if you know of one, I’ll look forward to reading about it in your blogs..
Lastly.. thank you.. again.
-me
15 August, 2008 at 12:11 am |
Dear Greg and Cath
I agree with the post above. I have been living in SP for one month now. It is cool to see what other foreigners have thought of some of the things that I have seen.
Also if you know of any expat groups in SP, that would be cool. I live with Brazilians and though it is good for learning Portuguese, it would be nice to speak proper English once and a while!
Tchau
Beth
10 September, 2008 at 4:13 pm |
Nice blog! My wife is Brazilian and we lived in Brazil for a couple of years before relocating to the U.S. I was wondering how the tech job market is there, since I’ve recently begun training in that field and would REALLY like to eventually move back to Brazil. Any info?
26 November, 2008 at 10:10 am |
Hi Greg & Cath I have an opportunity to move to Sao Paulo for work. Still not sure yet and I also have to convince my Japanese girlfriend… But thanks for your blog it hass been a fun read!
Cheers
Brad
12 December, 2008 at 8:18 pm |
I’m doing research for a show on the Travel Channel called “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.” Our show is a series of one-hour episodes that explore culture through food. We highlight foods that are unique to the area we are visiting and that are “bizarre” to those of us who are not natives. We are also very interested in traditional foods and methods of preparation.
We are shooting an episode of our show in Brazil in March. I’m trying to gather as much initial research on the country, the different regions, and the cuisine and any unusual foods they have to offer. I’d love your opinion on the best region to shoot in Brazil. We’d love to include the Amazon, but most of all we want to find the most unusual foods in one part of the country. I’m also looking for any “bizarre” food stories that you know of… unusual restaurants, unusual food preparation, people who do interesting things with food, etc. Any thoughts? I look forward to hearing from you!!
Thanks!
4 February, 2009 at 2:53 am |
Hi Guys
Thanks so much for the blog on SP. My wife and i ( plus 3 sons) are moving to SP this year for 2 years and in just one red i have gained alot of valuable information.
Melissa and I are in SP the week of the 16th of Feb to look at schools and housing and would love to get an Aussie/Kiwi view on SP. Would you be free to catch up one night?
Cheers Ross Ashby
21 February, 2009 at 11:24 pm |
HI there, I just came across this blog from the gringoes website. I’m an Aussie that has just moved to Brazil with her Brazilian husband and are looking to know other gringoes. it would be great to know another Aussie.
How long have you been living here?
13 September, 2009 at 11:25 pm |
Are you still in Sao Paolo? My husband (who is from Brazil) and I may be going to live in Sao Paolo, and I am so curious about life there. For example, what are the “best” middle class neighborhoods? What can an American like me do for a living? I know Spanish and a little Portuguese. My background is in Public Health. What is transportation like? Are the railways and subways “safe”? You see, I have a thousand questions. Your posts are great, I have enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing!
13 September, 2009 at 11:27 pm |
ok, i alredy figured out you are back in London, sorry about that!
15 September, 2009 at 6:36 pm |
Hey Bud,
Weird that I have to contact you through you old blog but I dont have your new email address. I keep up with your news on facebook, so I know you have a phone and working on house and job! How is your snog?? Hehehe, I enjoyed that on FB also. Please email me on tim@sangerbrasil.com > I have a few Sao Paulo questions to ask you!
Keep it real
Tim