Travel Answers

I am planning to fly from Salvador to Brasilia for a game in the 2014 World Cup but time is tight so would it be best to go from the airport to the ground by Taxi or by Metro?

I will be working in Varjao for 3 months. I will need a place to stay. Any suggestions about short term lease? How about transportation?

Hello, I am an American in my late 20's. I just signed a contract to work in Brasilia for a number of years and am now thinking I could have made a wrong decision... I was wondering if anyone who lives in Brasilia can help me out with some information. 1. I will be living in the suburbs of Brasilia and will have no car and a very bad sense of direction!! It is important that I make friends and have an active social life. I am planning on learning as much Portoguese as I can. However, how do I make friends when there is not a lively downtown area? 2. As I am in my late 20's, I am also concerned with dating and forming a serious relationship with a Brasilian. Are relationships between Brasilians and expats common and would it be easy to find someone to date there? The city seems so closed. So far from what I have read on the internet, some things seem pretty dismal. I am looking to have some fun and an active life and was not aware of some things. Thanks so much for any input.

Hey guys... I'm totally lost in Brasilia can't seem to find anyone that speaks in English... it is my first day so I haven't had a chance to learn or practice some phrases in Portuguese :( I need help finding a taxi driver that can speak in English.. even if little bit... right now, I'm stock :( Thanks

I want to go to Brasilia by land, does anyone knows a transport companie?? I know that its a long trip, 16 hours! but i want to travel by bus, so please help me!!! :)

Hello, does anyone know if there are restrictions on photographing government buildings in Brasilia without permission? I ran into problems in Argentina taking photos of some official buildings and Mosque. It would be a horrible waste of time to get all the way to Brasilia to find out it is not possible to take photos of some of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture.

Hi, I will pass by Brasilia and I just have half a day free for some sightseeing, from midday to evening. I would appreciate suggestions on places to visit. They should be easily accesible by bus or taxi, open on a Monday, and also safe for a woman by herself. In order to orient your suggestions, I like architecture, street markets, music and ethnic food, but I am also open to other suggestions of spots if they are out of those categories. Thanks!

I am Portuguese. I was thinking of taking advantage of the new direct flights between Lisbon and Brasilia, and spend 4-5 days there. My plans are to rent a car and stay in a hotel in the city centre. I intend to visit the major monuments, buildings, shopping malls, and the lake area. I will be travelling with my kids (3 and 8 years) and my wife. Everybody tells me I am mad, once noticed that I am foreign I will be robbed/kidnapped/etc... Is this true ? Or can I assume that if I take the normal precautions and stay in the city centre I will be safe ?

I am going to be moving to Brasilia with my two young children and am looking for information/advice on nursery/primary schools. My eldest will be starting kindergarten and I'm curious about what schools are available. I've seen the websites for the American School, Brasil International, and School of the Nations. Anyone have experience with any of those? Are there other international schools? Should we consider sending our child to a Brasilian school? I'd really like her to receive at least some instruction in Portugese, although I'd probably feel more comfortable with an English component as well. I would also prefer a school with a more secular than religious approach. Any advice on nursery schools for a two year would be great as well. Thanks for your thoughts!

I am an American considering moving to Brasilia. I'm an avid road bicyclist and play saxophones in a big band. I was wondering if there are any bike clubs and if the roads are good for cycling. Also wondering what opportunities there are for playing music. Thank you for any help, Melvyn Garcia

I'm going to be staying at the Naoum Plaza Hotel in Brazilia. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I might safely get a Swedish massage. I don't want a candle and incense rub, but a true deep tissue massage.

Does anyone know of any good independent tour guides in Brasilia or the Tocantins? Where is the best place to rent a car in Brasilia?

Looking for a one-day trip from Brasilia that could be considered an eco location. Thanks,

Where Can I watch Bolton Wanderers V Arsenal live on TV today (January 28, 2006) ?????

Hi, I am going to be moving to Brasilia with my wife and son from NYC. My wife is being transfered with her job. I am a filmmaker and photographer and I have lights that are 110/120 volts and not 220V. We also have some other small home appliances that are also 110/120 volts and not 220 volts. In America, I can buy transformers which will convert 220v to 110/120v. These are not the travel converters, but larger units which are meant for appliances and can be used for my film lights as well My question is does anyone know if these types of electric transformers are available in Brazil? Here is a link to show you an example. dvdoverseas.com/store/index.... Also, I would also like to communicate with anyone who is interested in a photographer or Cinematographer in the Brasilia region. I am interested in portrait, Nature/Environmental, and dramatic work. I will be studying Portuguese for the first 6 months or so in Brasilia until I can become more fluent. I am also interested in teaching English to earn some money as well. Thanks, Scott

Hi does anyone have any good suggestions of fun educational places to visit, i have a little boy 1 year 5 months, i recently moved here from UK, ont thing i really miss is, in UK we have Mother and baby groups, you can go and chill out with other mothers it is a very nice way to find a small community. Also where can I find people who speak good english, of course i am learning portuguese and i love it!! but sometimes i cant think in portuguese and really want to express myself in english. Early days yet here, any advice would be warmly welcome. Im also interested in textile design, pattern design for fabric, and any kind of art projects, i love painting and drawing and was teaching in UK, i studied Graphics many years ago too. thankyou folks, i must say does no one writein portuguese in this forum, seems strange and I find hard to meet english speakers.

Is there anyone living in Brasilia who is British? I recently moved here and havent met one foreigner yet.

Hello, is there an independent/art cinema in Brasilia? Thanks, Jirka

Hi Does anyone know anything about a British community in Brasilia? Im wondering how they find the move there to live? Thanks

I'm moving to Brasilia this summer and am finding it very hard to find out anything about the city except about its architecture. I'm Canadian, and anything anyone could tell me would be a huge help! Cheers!

We are considering moving to Brazilia, or Paraquay. Is it safe to wonder about by yourself or with your kids during the day any where? In brazilia. Thanks, Ac

Does anyone know of any place in Brasilia great to spend an afternoon shopping ? Is there any big shopping center in Brasilia?? thanks for any advice.

Where is a good bar with Brazilian music and nice local people? What time during the week at night is the best time to go out?

I am interested in travelling to Adadiania - a small village outside of Brasilia. Has anyone ever seen Joao de Deus (John of God), a healer that lives there?? I wondered about travel arrangements to get to the village. Aucangen

Well, Im in Brasilia now and i want to know if is posssible take a bus from Brasilia to Asuncion.

Does anyone have suggestions for a very good architectural tour of Brasilia? I'm a journalist and will be there next week on a story (am interviewing some people about the homeless movement.) Will have some extra time and hoping to see the classics, but would also like to know if there are any good new examples of architecture (surely a city with such a heritage should have some new examples of exciting architecture.) Also: Is there an architecture critic on the local newspaper? Many thanks.

Hi there! Does anybody know if I can join art classes (lifedrawing, dance....anything!) in Brasilia? I will be a tourist there but plan to stay for 2 months and want to study too.. Greatful for any information... Have fun! Tanja