This is an article which I wrote for the
Faculty of Economics newspaper at USP (University of São Paulo).
I thought you might like it.
Why I love Brazil
I have been in Brazil for two months. In that time, I have visited many cities, learnt the language, tried most of the local food and got to know the ‘cultura Brasileira.’ It has been amazing, and I have to say that I love Brazil. I am surprised and delighted by how many amazing places there are to visit in Brazil. I now have a giant Brazilian flag hanging in my room. I simply had to write about it.
Brazil has this overall fun-in-the-air feeling. Maybe it’s the sun, or the smiles, or the music, or the food. Speaking of food, where do I begin? Brazil has many restaurants where you pay by the kilo and serve yourself buffet-style from heaping piles of fresh cooking. There are the delicious Churrascarias. There are also many tropical fruits and berries (and their fresh juices), from pineapple to acai. Another reason is the value for money. Food, telecommunications, local transportation, rent, and alcohol, among other things, are all relatively cheap.
Brazil is abundant in beauty. I mean that in several ways. I have heard of Brazil winning awards for “Most Beautiful Beaches” or “Most Beautiful Scenery,” or even “Most Beautiful People.” But you really have to admit: Brazil is gorgeous, no matter what type of beauty floats your boat. The Amazon, Pantanal, the Atlantic forests, the Northeast beaches, Cerrado, Foz do Iguacu, and Rio are just some of the gorgeous natural places in Brazil. It is definitely one of the most diverse set of ecosystems on earth. Let's not forget the architectural beauty of Brazil’s colonial and planned cities, most importantly Ouro Preto and Brasilia.
The locals are very friendly and outgoing. On all of my trips so far, I was never lonely, making new friends every time. The population is also very diverse. It actually includes the largest African population outside of Nigeria, the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, and more Lebanese people than anywhere else, including Lebanon! There are also many German and Italian communities in the South. This diversity is reflected in the Brazilian culture itself.
Brazil is the 5th largest country, has the world’s 5th largest population, 6th largest economy and a land mass larger than the continental U.S. It is, for lack of a better word, epic. It’s worth it to pay attention to Brazil, because it’s important. And it’s fun!
Why I love Brazil
I have been in Brazil for two months. In that time, I have visited many cities, learnt the language, tried most of the local food and got to know the ‘cultura Brasileira.’ It has been amazing, and I have to say that I love Brazil. I am surprised and delighted by how many amazing places there are to visit in Brazil. I now have a giant Brazilian flag hanging in my room. I simply had to write about it.
Brazil has this overall fun-in-the-air feeling. Maybe it’s the sun, or the smiles, or the music, or the food. Speaking of food, where do I begin? Brazil has many restaurants where you pay by the kilo and serve yourself buffet-style from heaping piles of fresh cooking. There are the delicious Churrascarias. There are also many tropical fruits and berries (and their fresh juices), from pineapple to acai. Another reason is the value for money. Food, telecommunications, local transportation, rent, and alcohol, among other things, are all relatively cheap.
Brazil is abundant in beauty. I mean that in several ways. I have heard of Brazil winning awards for “Most Beautiful Beaches” or “Most Beautiful Scenery,” or even “Most Beautiful People.” But you really have to admit: Brazil is gorgeous, no matter what type of beauty floats your boat. The Amazon, Pantanal, the Atlantic forests, the Northeast beaches, Cerrado, Foz do Iguacu, and Rio are just some of the gorgeous natural places in Brazil. It is definitely one of the most diverse set of ecosystems on earth. Let's not forget the architectural beauty of Brazil’s colonial and planned cities, most importantly Ouro Preto and Brasilia.
The locals are very friendly and outgoing. On all of my trips so far, I was never lonely, making new friends every time. The population is also very diverse. It actually includes the largest African population outside of Nigeria, the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, and more Lebanese people than anywhere else, including Lebanon! There are also many German and Italian communities in the South. This diversity is reflected in the Brazilian culture itself.
Brazil is the 5th largest country, has the world’s 5th largest population, 6th largest economy and a land mass larger than the continental U.S. It is, for lack of a better word, epic. It’s worth it to pay attention to Brazil, because it’s important. And it’s fun!
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