Let IntlMOVE Move you to Brazil and Copacabana

Posted by intlmove on June 30, 2010 · 2 Comments 

IntlMOVE is a leader among International Movers when you are moving to Brazil.

IntlMOVE will help you ship all of your household goods and furniture so you can make Brazil your new home.

When you move to Rio de Janeiro, you will undoubtedly want to visit one of the world’s most famous beaches – Copacabana.

 History of Copacabana

Sacopenapã was the original name of the district until it was renamed for a chapel that was home to a replica of the Virgen de Copacabana.

In the early 1900s, the Copacabana neighborhood was just a small fishing village until a new highway brought more traffic to this beautiful location.

In 1923, the Copacabana Palace Hotel opened its doors to guests wanting to visit this tropical paradise.

The hotel paved the way for skyscrapers, apartments, penthouses and many shopping areas to make the beach the haven it is today.

Copacabana Beach

The 4km of white sandy beaches are decorated with kiosks, so you can purchase little trinkets and get food and drinks.

If you are into sports, you will find many beach visitors playing games like soccer and volleyball.

Brazilians are famous for sun bronzed skin, and you too can have the tanned look by sunbathing on Copacabana beach year round.

If you love surfing, make sure IntlMOVE ships your surfboards and other beach gear to Brazil so you can enjoy your favorite water sports.

Things to do at Copacabana

You can still visit the Copacabana Palace Hotel today, which is still a place to be seen.

You can go there to stay, or just dine at the famous Cipriani Restaurant.

There are historic forts that are located on each end of Copacabana Beach – Fort Copacabana and Fort Duque de Caxias.

During New Year’s Eve, millions of visitors flock to Copacabana to celebrate and bring in the New Year.

Tradition calls for all visitors celebrating to wear white, so make sure you have something fashionable to wear.

There have been many FIFA World Cups held at Copacabana Beach, which brings millions of tourists to cheer on their favorite football, or soccer, teams.

There is a fantastic nightlife as well as a great dining scene in this area of Rio de Janeiro.

If you are into shopping, you will find anything your heart desires in this tropical wonderland. 

The lifestyle in Copacabana is very upscale, so you will find many well dressed people driving fancy cars.

This is definitely a place to be seen.

There are more than 160,000 people living in this borough of Rio de Janeiro, and about 30 percent of the residents are 60 years of age or older.

However, there is definitely a younger crowd that makes the nightlife so colorful and exciting.

There are mostly buildings with 13 or 14 stories, so you will find very few single family homes or apartment buildings with less than two floors.

Transportation in Copacabana

If you want to get around Copacabana, there are many options for public transportation.

There are busses and subways that can get you anywhere you need to go.

There are also many taxis throughout the city that make it very easy to get around.

When you are ready to make an international move to Brazil to discover the wonders of Copacabana, contact IntlMOVE.

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International Movers and Fun Facts about Brazil

Posted by intlmove on June 17, 2010 · 1 Comment 

When you move to Brazil with IntlMOVE, you can help ensure that your household goods will arrive safely and in a time efficient manner.

IntlMOVE has many years of experience in international moves and is ready to help you with your move to Brazil.

 Brazil Facts

Brazil is the largest country in South America and it shares borders with every country in South America except Chile and Ecuador.

Brazil is actually one of the largest countries in the world.

Brasilia is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is also the capital of Brazil.

 Spanish is the most popular language spoken in Central and South America, but this is not the case in Brazil.

Portugal settled in Brazil in the 1500s, which is why Portuguese is the national language of the country.

The seasons are opposite to the Unites States.

When the United States is enjoying summer, Brazil is experiencing winter.

Be aware that even though the weather is quite warm, July will be cooler than December.

 Famous People

There are many famous performers, inventors, chefs and scientists who are from Brazil that have had lasting effects around the globe.

There are many performers that were born in Brazil or made their marks in Brazil.

Carmen Miranda, who was a famous actress and samba performer, is one of the most famous people from Brazil.

Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, who sang, “The Girl from Ipanema,” is from Brazil.

Pele, who is a world famous soccer player, also comes from this country.

Pele, who was born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento , captained his country to their FIFA World Cup win in Mexico City in 1970.

Landmarks

There are many reasons that people move to Brazil with IntlMOVE.

Brazil is famous for its beautiful beaches that are visited by beautiful people.

The longest beach in Brazil is 7,500 kilometers!

 People also move to or visit Brazil to see the magnificent Amazon Rain Forest.

This rainforest is the largest in the world at 2.3 million square miles and is widely unexplored.

Another fun fact is that Brazil is home to the most species of monkeys!

Most of these monkeys live in the Amazon Rain Forest.

The Amazon River, which runs through the country, is the world’s second largest river.

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue is located in Rio de Janeiro. This monument is an iconic symbol of Brazil.  

Rio is also home to the Maracana Stadium that was built in the city in 1950.

The Monumental Axis is the widest road in the world and can handle 160 cars driving side by side!

 Food

The acai berry has become quite the phenomenon around the world and Brazil is home to this superfood.

The berry, which is only recently gaining popularity in other countries, has been used in Brazil for over 300 years.

Celebrations

When you move to Brazil with IntlMOVE, you will be moving to the home of one of the most popular parties in the world.

Every February, Brazil celebrates Carnival.

The largest celebration of the holiday takes place in Rio de Janeiro, but you will find extravagant displays and dances throughout the country.

When you move to Brazil, you will not have enough time to explore all that the country has to offer because there is so much to see and do.

IntlMOVE has skilled move consultants that are very knowledgeable in international moves to Brazil.

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IntlMOVE: Moving to Brazil and trying Feijoada

Posted by intlmove on June 13, 2010 · 1 Comment 

IntlMOVE prides itself on the level of customer service it provides to its customers who are making international moves.

There are plenty of international movers to choose from, but IntlMOVE has been around for many years and specializes in international moves.

Brazil is one of the top destinations in the world to move to and IntlMOVE has the experience you need to ship your household goods safely and in a time efficient manner.

When you move to Brazil, you will try many different foods with flavors that have been influenced from around the world.

One dish you will definitely wan to try is feijoada.

Feijoada is Brazil’s national dish, which was brought to Brazil by the Portuguese.

 Feijoada is made into a stew with beans, beef and pork.

Different regions of the world add their own unique touches to the popular meal.

In Brazil, feijoada is made with black turtle beans.

Pork and beef are also important ingredients in the meal and there are many different types used in the dish.

Salted pork trimmings, such as ears, tail and feet, can be used.

Bacon, smoked sausage and smoked pork ribs are also possible ingredients.

Jerked beef, such as the loin and tongue, can also be sued.

A thick clay pot is used to cook the stew over a slow fire.

There is a dark broth that covers the beans and meat for a salty, delicious meal.

Feijoada is usually served with rice and a side of hot pepper, as are many dishes in Brazil.

Fried collard greens, oranges and roasted cassava flour are also popular side dishes.

Fried cassava, plantains and pork rinds can also be part of this traditional Brazilian meal.

Feijoada is very time consuming, so it is usually only cooked for special occasions.

It is a very heavy meal, so it is always served at lunchtime so you have the rest of the day to digest it.

Some restaurants will only serve this meal a few times a week because it does take several hours to cook.

 Legend has it the feijoada was once a special meal prepared by African slaves.

Over time, Brazilians came to appreciate the dish and it was first popular among the lower classes.

It finally gained enough popularity to become Brazil’s national dish.

Other historians believe that it was a meal influenced by the French and Portuguese.

However the dish came to be, it is now one of the favorites of Brazil.

It is served at the finest restaurants in Brazil, as well as smaller restaurants with less expensive food.

When you move to Brazil, be sure to try the many exotic and different dishes.

You will get to try a wide variety of new ingredients and flavors.

When you make friends that are native to Brazil, they can introduce you to typical Brazilian customs and meals.

When you are ready to make an international move, log onto the IntlMOVE website to start your journey to the tropical paradise of Brazil.

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Moving to Brazil and Honey Island

Posted by intlmove on June 8, 2010 · 1 Comment 

IntlMOVE will ship your household goods and personal belongings to Brazil when you move to your new country.

IntlMOVE has many years experience in helping individuals with international moves, so contact the International Movers  today.

 When you move to Brazil, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world as well as a fun nightlife.

There are other less well known areas in Brazil that are perfect for serene getaways.

 If you are looking for a vacation to get away from the hustle and bustle of your hectic life, there is an amazing place in Brazil called Honey Island.

There are very few people who venture to this little slice of paradise, so when you move to Brazil, make sure you enjoy the beauty it offers.

Honey Island, called  Ilha do Mel in Portuguese, is 115 km from Curtiba.

There are no roads on this island because no cars are allowed.

You have to reach this island by a boat ride from Pontal do Sul or Paranagua.

 Honey Island is a State Nature Reserve to preserve the wondrous beauty this area offers.

Not only can you lie on virtually empty beaches, but you can also see the Atlantic Rain Forest.

Also on the island you will find an ancient fortress to explore, a centenary lighthouse and the “Encantadas” Cave.

If you are into surfing, there are some great spots on the island to catch some waves.

More than 40 percent of visitors are foreigners from around the world.

To preserve the beauty of the island, the maximum number of visitors allowed at one time is 5,000.

This number includes the small number of fishing families that live there.

It is always advisable to book in advance because of the limited number of people allowed on the island.

In the high season, most guesthouses hotels are booked.

In the low season, many guesthouses and hotels are closed.

It is always a good idea to make your reservations ahead of time.

 Most of the accommodations on the island are not allowed to have more than 500 square meters.

Also, the structures must be made of wood.

The guesthouses are small and most of them are family run, so you get a true sense of community when visiting the island.

There are modern conveniences on the island.

There is telephone and internet access, restaurants, bars and even a police station.

So, even though you will feel like you are disconnected from the world, you will still be able to access everything you need.

However, don’t be surprised if your hotel does not come with a television.

 On the island, you will be able to enjoy beautiful sunsets, a relaxing atmosphere and beauty beyond your imagination.

There are no clubs or extravagant bars, but that does not mean the nightlife is dull.

The beach bars are filled with locals and guests enjoying the warm tropical breeze and a few frosty beverages.

When you move to Brazil, you will find that you can explore many amazing places in the country.

Some places are wild and crazy, like Rio de Janeiro, while some places are relaxing and quaint, like Honey Island.

You will find whatever you heart desires in Brazil.

When you are ready to move to Brazil, contact IntlMOVE to handle all of the shipping details.

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Moving to Brazil with IntlMOVE see the Amazon Rainforest

Posted by intlmove on June 2, 2010 · 3 Comments 

When you move to Brazil with IntlMOVE, you will have the opportunity to see the biggest rainforest in the world.

Brazil has so many things to offer like beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, world class living and an amazing rainforest.

In fact, the Amazon Rainforest covers more than half of Brazil.

The Amazon Rainforest gets its name from the Amazon River, which is about 4,080 miles long.

It is the largest river system in the world

The rainforest gets about 9 feet or rain every year, most of which comes from the melted snow in the Peruvian Andes.

Although the Amazon Rainforest spreads across many countries in South America, about half of the rainforest is located in Brazil.

About 20 percent of the world’s oxygen is produced in the Amazon rainforest because the carbon dioxide is recycled into oxygen by the vegetation.

 The Amazon River, which runs through the Amazon Rainforest, is one mile wide at some points and can even be 35 miles wide at other points.

There is a point where the Amazon River meets the Atlantic Ocean and depending on the season, the river is 200 to 300 miles wide.

There are amazing sea creatures that make their home in this area of the river.

You can find freshwater river dolphins, piranha, manatees and the amazing pirarucu, which is an air breathing fish.

 Although the Amazon rainforest is virtually unexplored, scientists believe that the rainforest contains half of the world’s mammals.

Some of the mammals you will find in the rainforest are sloths, harpy eagles and howler monkeys.

There is such a diverse plant and animal life, that it would take many lifetimes to explore all species in the Amazon Rainforest.

There are four different layers of the rainforest and each layer has its own ecosystem.

The tallest layer is called the emergent layer.

In the emergent layer, trees can be as tall as 200 feet.

The trunks of these trees can be up to 16 feet in circumference.

 The next layer is the canopy layer is the main layer of all the trees.

The leaves of the canopy layer filter out about 80 percent of all sunlight. This layer is where most plants and fruits grow.

 The understory is just below the canopy layer and only gets about 2 to 5 percent of sunlight.

The plants and trees in this layer find unique ways to utilize the available sunlight.

The largest concentrations of insects reside in this layer of the Amazon Rainforest.

The bottom layer, also known as the forest floor, and almost no plants grow here.

Animals that live on this layer and do not climb can eat plants and flowers that grow on low hanging branches or on the trunks of the plants from the understory layer.

They also eat roots, tubers and insects.

 For centuries, Amazon Rainforest natives have used plants as medicine for their ailments.

Researchers are beginning to understand the significance of the rainforest.

More than 20 percent of the Amazon Rainforest has been destroyed.

Mining operations, cattle ranches, logging and agriculture are just some of the reasons for the cutting down of the forest.

When you move to Brazil, you can take many tours of the Amazon Rainforest and the Amazon River.

You will see many unique species of animals unlike any other in the world.

There are a lot of places to visits and a lot of things to do.

 Exploring the Amazon Rainforest is just one of the many benefits of moving to Brazil.

Check out articles on Carnival, kids’ activities and other things you can do when moving to Brazil.

If you are ready to move to Brazil and discover all that there is to do in the country, including visiting the Amazon Rainforest, contact IntlMOVE to ship your belongings to your new country.

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