Gifts fit for a Queen
Queen Elizabeth II made an official ten-day visit to Brazil in 1968. The monarch unveiled…
Chit-Chat
“Independence or Death”!
These were the exact words of the prince-regent, D. Pedro I, as he proclaimed the…
Is Carnival a public holiday in Brazil?
Is Carnival a public holiday in Brazil? Contrary to what many believe, the four and…
The complete name in the time of the Portuguese Empire
In the time of the Portuguese Empire signing your name could take some time The…
Chit-Chat | The largest cashew tree plantation in the world
The world’s largest cashew tree plantation The city of Parnamirim, in Natal – capital of…
Chit-Chat | Extreme temperatures in Brazil
Extreme temperatures in Brazil During the Brazilian summer temperatures can easily reach (and surpass) 40ºC.…
Chit-Chat | Indigenous Continent
Indigenous Continent It is estimated that 400 thousand native Indians live in Brazil, amongst 200…
Chit-Chat | Some curious city names in Brazil
Did you know that Brazil has its very own New York and Canada? There are…
Chit-Chat | Indigenous Heavy Metal band
Arandu Arakuaa – which means Saber of the Cosmos – is the first Indigenous heavy…
Welcome to the fourth issue of BBMag! | Your Brazilian magazine in London
Welcome to the fourth issue of BBMag – Bossa Brazil Magazine – your bilingual lifestyle…
Christmas tree attracts sightseers to São Paulo’s biggest park
Just like London, with its huge Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, Brazil’s largest city has…
Museums close to Underground stations in London and São Paulo
London and São Paulo, two cosmopolitan cities replete with cultural attractions, have much in common.…
Brazilian flag´s day
On the 19 November we celebrate the Brazilian Flag´s Day, a date that was created…
Sightseeing accessibility in London and Brazil
When planning to travel somewhere, the first thing that most people think about is the…
Chit-Chat: Dance Capital
Every July the city of Joinville in the south of Brazil hosts an international dance…