Moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE and Visiting Brasil a Gosto

Posted by intlmove on August 29, 2010 · 2 Comments 

When you move to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE LLC, you will have the opportunity to dine at many fine restaurants.

Brasil a Gosto is one restaurant that should definitely cross your radar.

It is easy to get to by the metro, so you have no excuse not to go! 

The restaurant was created by Chef Ana Luiza Trajano.

She wanted to create a true Brazilian dining experience where visitors of her restaurant could get a accurate flavor of Brazil.

She visited nearly 50 cities in Brazil for her research of ingredients and recipes.

In addition to opening a restaurant, she also wrote a book by the same name.

Both the book and restaurant are results of many hours of research and hard work.

Her meals are prepared with her own little twist using the highest quality local ingredients from Brazil. 

Every day the menu at Brasil a Gosto offers a different three-course executive lunch special.

A different hot dish is also prepared that highlights in a specific Brazilian region.

The dinner menus vary by day as well!

There are so many different dishes you will be able to try, that there is not enough space to list them all! 

Whether you go for lunch or dinner, you will want to try appetizers, main courses, desserts and anything else you can get your hands on.

Everything is delicious. 

To start out your meal, you can try the tapioca crisps that come with a coconut and crab mixture for dipping.

There are also cubed cheese lollipops that are slathered with molasses. 

Some of the meals utilize local tubers like yucca, yams and different varieties of bananas.

Baru nuts are also a popular ingredient in many of the meals at this restaurant.

These nuts are rich-tasting like cashews, but many say they have a peanut-like flavor.

The main meals use a variety of different meats like pork, goat, chicken and beef.

You can try the Tilapia with Baru nuts or other unique meals made with local Brazilian flair.

Pirarucu with lemongrass and ginger might be one variation, while pirarucu with puree of squash and sweet potato might be another dish to try.

The many choices leave your taste buds wondering which flavors are coming next. 

The restaurant is an elegant two-story building with a very tropical feel.

Pictures of farmers, gardens, farms and other Brazilian images adorn the walls.

The ambiance is modern and you can even see cooking demonstrations on the screens located in the restaurant. 

Brasil a Gosto has won many awards and was even named the best restaurant in Sao Paulo.

You will have many choices when dining out, but you will not go wrong when you visit this restaurant for lunch or dinner.

The well-known chef will be sure to present you will some of the best culinary delicacies you will ever have the opportunity to try. 

When you move to Brazil with IntlMOVE LLC, you can learn a great deal about the food of Brazil by dining at Brasil a Gosto and reading the book.

You can learn about recipes from all over Brazil as well as how to utilize ingredients found naturally in your new country.

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Moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil and the Metro

Posted by intlmove on August 2, 2010 · 4 Comments 

When you move to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE, one of your first orders of business should be to learn your way around your new city.

If you decide to ship your car to Brazil, IntlMOVE can ship your car along with your household goods.

However, you may not want to have a car in Brazil.

If this is the case, you can take advantage of the Sao Paulo Metro. 

Sao Paulo Brazil is known for its dreadful traffic and congested highways.

Luckily, the Metro in Sao Paulo is one of the most efficient transportation systems in the world.

The Sao Paulo Metro was first developed in 1968 and by 1972, the first train was in operation.

Even if IntlMOVE ships your car to Brazil, you might want to ride the Metro from time to time to avoid traffic. 

When you take the Metro, there will be five different colored lines to choose from.

These are the different lines – Line 1-Blue, Line 2-Green, Line 3-Red, Line 4-Yellow and Line 5-Lilac.

The Line 4-Yellow line is one of the newest with stations that opened in May 2010. 

There are several new stations that have recently opened up in Sao Paulo.

This means more travel routes and an easier time getting around the city.

The new stations are clean and modern, to make the public transportation experience more comfortable.

There are a total of 11 new stations that are scheduled to open by 2014.

If you need to get some work done while you are waiting for your train, you can take advantage of the free high speed Internet service that is offered at the stations.

If you have any questions, there are employees stationed throughout the Metro stations to help you out.

However, make sure that you brush up on your Portuguese because not everyone will speak English.

In fact, you can count on the majority of people only speaking Portuguese.

To give the ultimate feeling of safety, there are glass walls that run the edge of the track along the platform.

These glass walls only open up once a train is completely stopped.

This is to help ensure that people do not fall onto the track or have any other preventable accidents. 

Once you hop on one of the trains, you will find that the level of cleanliness is still impeccable since the trains are relatively new on the yellow line.

The other trains are still comfortable, although they can be quite full during rush hour.  

The new trains are not connecting cars, but instead the train is just one long tube.

There is no engineer and the trains are completely automated, which is one of the first of its kind in the world. 

The announcements for the upcoming stops are also automated and they are very easy to hear.

When you move to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE, you will be able to get around the city in no time.

The Metro offers a safe, fast and effective way to get from Point A to Point B in your new city.

When you are ready to move to Brazil, contact IntlMOVE.

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IntlMOVE when Moving to Brazil and Port of Santos

Posted by intlmove on April 13, 2010 · 4 Comments 

IntlMOVE can help you overcome the challenges that you will face during your international move to Brazil.
Shipping your household goods to Brazil requires experience, planning and careful attention to detail.
IntlMOVE will manage your move to Brazil to ensure your personal belongings are shipped to your new destination with the utmost care.
There are many movers to choose from, but IntlMOVE specializes in international moves so you can put your trust in the international moving experts.
IntlMOVE has a reliable international network of agents who will ensure the safe arrival of your valuable personal effects.
Moving to Brazil, the home of Carnival and samba, will be very exciting.
Let IntlMOVE help make your international move easy.

When your international shipment arrives in Brazil, it might be delivered to the Port of Santos.
There are 10 major container ports in Brazil, but The Port of Santos is the busiest container port in Brazil, and it is even the busiest port in Latin America.
It is a free port for shipments to and from Paraguay and Bolivia.
The Port of Santos has served as a major import and export port for hundreds of years and was founded in 1532 by Bras Cubas.

This port is located on the island of Sao Vicente on the Atlantic Ocean.
Intricate highways and railroads help make this port as efficient as possible to help ensure safe transportation of the imported and exported goods.
The railways are connected to Sao Paulo and the interior of Brazil.
This location was chosen as a convenient point to cross the Serra do Mar mountain range, which can be difficult to cross when trying to reach the interior of the country.

The Port of Santos is located in Santos, Brazil and is located just 80 kilometers from Sao Paulo.
You will no doubt catch a glimpse of this magnificent port when moving to Sao Paulo as it is very close to beaches that are popular for surfing, sunbathing and other outdoor activities.
It is just a few feet above sea level and has a wide range of handling terminals.
There are terminals for solid and liquid bulk, general loads and containers.
The port can handle 50 ships at one time, although there are plans for expansion.

The Companhia Docas do Estado de Sao Paulo manages and maintains the Port of Santos.
This is quite a feat, as millions of tons of imports and exports pass through the port annually.
The Port of Santos is spread over more than 7.7 million square meters and has over 9 thousand meters of public docs.
There are a total of 36 warehouses, with a cap of 650 thousand tons.
There are also 39 external warehouses, one cold store warehouse, three wheat grain silos and 101 tanks for liquid inflammables.
There are also privately owned tanks for frozen juices.
At the Port of Santos, there are 157 electric cranes, 39 truck cranes and three link cranes.
There are also two floating cranes to help accommodate the port shipments.

Although coffee was once the main export from Brazil, cars, machinery, sugar and soybeans are now some of the main exports to leave from the Port of Santos.
There are special warehouses for inspection and sorting of coffee.
Brazil actually produced one quarter of the world’s coffee, so you will find that the port actually smells like the aromatic beans.

Billions of dollars have been allocated through state funding and private investors to help expand the Port of Santos to help increase security, help manage the increased traffic and to increase the capacity of the port.

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Moving to Sao Paulo with Children

Posted by intlmove on March 28, 2010 · 6 Comments 

IntlMOVE is a reliable international mover that will ship your household goods and personal effect to Sao Paulo.
IntlMOVE specializes in international moves, so you our move consultants are very knowledgeable in overseas relocations.
Visit the IntlMOVE website today for your free online quote.

Sao Paulo is often thought of as a city for adults.
There are amazing restaurants and nightclubs that are open into the early morning hours so you will never have to question what to do at night.
Although there are plenty of activities for adults, there are also many activities and attractions that are family friendly.

Beaches
A day at the beach is a favorite pastime for many families living in Brazil.
You can bring a picnic, build a sand castle or just play in the water.
Your kids can enjoy a day of wakeboarding, surfing or other water sports and also take advantage of the beautiful Brazilian weather.
Praia Grande, which is only an hour outside of Sao Paulo offers great attractions like jet skiing and banana boat rides.

Sao Paulo Zoo and Gardens
Visit the monkeys, elephants and other exotic animals from around the world at the Sao Paulo Zoo and Gardens.
You can also see local animals like toucans and macaws.
This popular attraction is perfect for a day with the kids because they can learn about different regions of the world and their native animals.
In addition to the world-class animal attractions, you can also take a stroll through the gardens located on the zoo premises.

Ibirapuera Park
Take a walk or a jog in the urban park that is full of family-friendly fun.
In addition to the beautiful park setting, which is comparable to New York’s Central Park, you can find other daytime adventures.
Take the kids the Museu de Arte Moderna (Modern Art Museum), which is located in the Grande Marquise.
Also located in the park is the Cicillo Matarazzo Pavillion which hosts many events throughout the year.
Learn about stars and constellations at the planetarium on the park grounds that is shaped like a flying saucer.

Ipiranga Imperial Museum
Your kids can spend the day learning about the history of Brazil in one of the biggest museums in Sao Paulo.
See the period costumes, watch entertaining movies and see historical photographs to learn about the culture and Sao Paulo’s past.

Events
January 25th, which is the anniversary of Sao Paulo, is one of the most celebrated days in the city.
There are plenty of events, parades and other activities that your kids will enjoy.

In May, you can experience a little part of Sao Paulo’s Italian heritage at the Sao Vito festival.
Enjoy Italian music, food and culture.
The celebration is held in honor of Saint Vito, the patron saint of Polignano a Mare, which is a city in Italy.
The festival takes place on Saturdays and Sunday from the end of May through mid-July and spans over two entire streets.
There is even a great play area or children!

Soccer
Your children will no doubt become soccer fans when moving to Brazil, as it the nation’s favorite sport.
Soccer is referred to as football in Brazil, as it is everywhere in the world besides the United States.
Brazilian soccer teams are known worldwide to be some of the best in the world.
Take your kids to a soccer game to watch the pros.
If your children are interested in playing soccer, sign them up for one of the many community teams.
The Museu do Futebol (Museum of Football) is a great place to take your children to learn about the history of Brazilian football.
Sao Paulo is the birthplace of the most famous soccer player in the world, Pele.
At the museum, your children will be able to see memorabilia as well as learn about the famed soccer player.

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