I think I might share a flat after my ‘Europe experience’ (things like 14 people in the same house + quad room), as long as I have my own bedroom.

By the way, Farroupilha has nice places to visit. If you’re coming to the serra gaucha, you should consider spending an afternoon here.

That’s my favorite place in Farroupilha: http://www.43places.com/places/view/1238438/salto-ventoso-farroupilha-rio-grande-do-sul

Hahaha! Actually, after Italy, I’ve spent 5 months in London. I’m in Farroupilha now (it’s between Caxias do Sul and Bento Gonçalves), and I’m probably going to Festiqueijo this friday. Yummy!! ;)

Yes, I know it’s possible, but I have no idea about work permit, visa and stuff. I think you can easily get this kind of information on the web though.

I’m from southern Brazil and I’m quite ashamed to say I’ve never been to Rio de Janeiro. Anyway, the main tip to avoid being pickpocketed is: don’t put on your hawaiian shirt and hide your professional fancy camera when you’re not using it. LOL! Ok, that’s just a joke, but you can really find lots of people like this in our beaches.

I know how you feel, I spent my last birthday in London and I wasn’t excited about it at all. As Drifter79 wisely said: ‘Nobody ever got old and said they wished they had travelled less.’

Anyway, Bento Gonçalves is quite a nice town, you definetely should go there. And you can also go to Festiqueijo in Carlos Barbosa (more information – and lots of Portuguese – on the site http://www.festiqueijo.com.br ). If you’re going to Gramado you shouldn’t miss ‘fondue na pedra’, it’s much better than the one you have to fry the meat in oil.

Hi there! How’s Porto Alegre? Are you having a good time there? I had no idea there were so many foreigners… and I’ve lived in POA for 3 years!
For how long are you staying?

Divirta-se!
:)