Monthly Archives: November 2007

Brazil may scrap visas

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Jack Woods

Brazil is considering dropping visa requirements for US citizens. Currently, if Americans want to go to Brazil, they need to pay $100 and get a visa. This hurts tourism and a bill in Brazil’s Congress aims to scrap visa requirements … Continue reading →

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Laptop for Expats?

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Jack Woods

It looks like the One Laptop-One Child initiative is going to get under way. It seems like it has been forever in getting off the ground. Usually when something take forever to get off the ground, it’s because of bureaucratic … Continue reading →

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Good Food

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Jack Woods

For expats all over the world, one of the top concerns about any locality is the food. For me, it is my number one concern. I like eating good food and anyone who has seen me will have to agree … Continue reading →

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Don’t eat beef?

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Jack Woods

The roaring economy of Argentina has been based on several successes, including a booming agricultural sector and an upswing in construction and industrial production. It appears as though one of the successes, a booming agricultural sector is putting heavy demands … Continue reading →

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