2006 August | Brazil

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UMTS in Brazil

By Werner, on August 17th, 2006%

Is there mobile phone UMTS coverage in Brazil?

No, it is not yet available in Brazil – So no fast mobile phone internet and no video calls.

GPRS Brazil

By Werner, on August 16th, 2006%

Is there mobile phone GPRS coverage in Brazil?

Yes, there is almost everywhere.Â You can use it to access the internet with your phone and/or your laptop. Coverage for faster EDGE standard is almost not to find in Brazil.

Recife – Porto Galinhas

By Werner, on August 14th, 2006%

Â Here is an idea what you could do in your vacation in Recife.
Porto deÂ Galinhas is worth a visit at least for one or two days. Ask at your hotel for a bus to Porto Galinhas. Or rent a car. This gives you the opportunity to see many beautiful beaches.
To go to Porto Galinhas youâ€™ll need just only about Continue reading Recife – Porto Galinhas

How to get to Buzios by Car

By Werner, on August 14th, 2006%

BÃºzios is one of the nicest places in Brazil. It has many wonderful beaches, nice restaurants and apartments.

BÃºzios is located about 105 miles NE from the city of Rio de Janeiro. But how to get to BÃºzios? Continue reading How to get to Buzios by Car

Direct Flight Zurich – Salvador

By Werner, on August 14th, 2006%

Kuoni offers again weekly flights fromÂ Zurich,Â Switzerland to Salvador da BahiaÂ (via Fortaleza) in the northeast of Brazil. The flights from Continue reading Direct Flight Zurich – Salvador

Direct Flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos GRU

By Werner, on August 13th, 2006%

Guarulhos (GRU) in SÃ£o Paulo is the biggest airport in Brazil and even in whole South America. Every day there are many national and international flights arriving and departing from Guarulhos. Below youâ€™ll see a list of all arriving flights for a single day at GRU. Continue reading Direct Flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos GRU

Watch Brazil TV on Rede Record

By Werner, on August 13th, 2006%

If you want to see Brazilian TV in Europe you can do this for free. Move your satellite antenna to the Astra satellite and tune

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Learn Portuguese with Skype

By Werner, on August 13th, 2006%

Do you want to train your portuguese language skills? It’s very easy!

Install Skype and enter your wish to talk to Brazilians in theirÂ Â forum. It will not take long time and someone will call you and you’ll talk toÂ Brazil girls or boys.

Or you call someone who wants to learn English. Then both will . . . → Read More: Learn Portuguese with Skype

Do I need Sun Protection in Brazil?

By Werner, on August 13th, 2006%

Definitively: Yes, Yes, Yes

Even with cloudy sky you can get a bad sun burn.
Use a high protection factor and sun glasses.
Put it on even

Continue reading Do I need Sun Protection in Brazil?

Will my Mobile Phone work in Brazil?

By Werner, on August 13th, 2006%

Do you plan a trip to Brazil? You ask yourself whether your mobile phone will work in Brazil?

If you come from a country where GSM is the standard for mobile phones then there is a good change that your phone will work.

Almost all mobile phone bought in Europe the last Continue reading Will my Mobile Phone work in Brazil?