Thread: Unforgetable Experience in BRazil

Do you have any unforgettable experience, good or bad, during your vacation in Brazil? Please share it with us.

Well, I've already stated this to one of my post but since it is my unforgettable experience when I had a chance traveling in Brazil, I'll tell you again.

During my days of stay in Brazil, I usually wander around the streets just to appreciate its beauty. I always hire a car if i like to go to other cities. One day, I hire a car and I told him in English(since I do not know how to speak Portuguese) to go to the next city, I didin't know that the driver doesn't understand English as well. he just keeps on "huhhing?". He talks but I really don't understand. Then I thought it would be easy for us to understand each other if we use signs. But still we don't understand.

...After an hour or so, he thought of calling an interpreter(one of the taxi driver). And that's only the time that we finally know what the other is saying.

I just didn't understand why I stayed in his taxi and argue with him until I realize that we are talking for more than an hour.

Originally Posted by anseldough

...After an hour or so, he thought of calling an interpreter (one of the taxi driver). And that's only the time that we finally know what the other is saying...

I just didn't understand why I stayed in his taxi and argue with him until I realize that we are talking for more than an hour.

I guess that is one of the hassles of going to Brazil... not too many of them speak English.

Originally Posted by ola brazil

I guess that is one of the hassles of going to Brazil... not too many of them speak English.

Yeah,.. That's why, next time, I have to go on a language lesson so that I will prevent this from happening. Even some short courses will do.

Even to other places, it's better that you know a little about the place and what language do they use in that place. It's better to be ready if such situations will happen to you.

Try researching about the place there and try learning the languages they use there.

its really hard to travel wherein some people have a hard time using the english language..often times you resort to hand signals..hehehehe..

i have never been to brazil...

Me too..im still saving up..its hard to save though with the current state of the world economy..

I suggest start learning Portuguese while saving up for your vacation.

Hummm, nothing for now... But I'm thinking of some summer traveling . . .

Also you can ask on your hotel to call a driver wich speaks english, it is not that hard to find, the hotels have their contacts

Originally Posted by Thiago

Hummm, nothing for now... But I'm thinking of some summer traveling . . .

If ever, where will you travel this summer?

Enjoy! Please carry a handy cam so that you can share with us your summer moments.