Tropical Daydreams

Life in Búzios

28 July 2014

Back in Our Own Backyard

"You'll find your happiness lies Right under your eyes, Back in your own backyard"* Part of the NJ backyard ...

21 July 2014

On the Subject of Whether or Not Brazil Could Handle the 2014 World Cup

Well, there were plenty of naysayers. They said the stadiums wouldn’t be ready, but for the most part they were. They said the airports woul...

14 July 2014

The Heartbreaking Semifinal Loss

Confidence was high last Tuesday -- But within minutes, all one could do was look on in shock and disbelief -- ...

07 July 2014

An Attempt to Assist Soccer-Challenged Americans

To all the sports lovers in the United States: I know many of you are trying real hard to follow the soccer World Cup and to understand the ...

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A bit about me

barbara lowenstein: My husband and I have lived in Brazil for over a decade now, and we can't imagine returning to the States. Doesn't mean we don't appreciate all that America has done for us. We both received solid educations there. We have family ties there. We still pay federal income tax and take a keen interest in the U.S. political scene. But for retirees, living abroad can insure a quality of life that's simply no longer available in the U.S., and without running through our entire nest egg to boot. Here in Brazil we have super health care, a simpler, stress-free life, and friends from all over the world. Life abroad is not for everyone. There are risks, uncertainties, frustrations . . . but as you read through my tropical daydreams, see if you don't agree that the rewards are worth it.

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