Originally from Sweden, Petra moved to Brazil on an investor visa seven years ago, with Felix, now her husband. Today they run a successful pousada and bakery in the chic seaside city of Búzios. They live with their two children, Chloe and Leon.
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Before you travel to Brazil: Best Brazil books and films to watch
About to embark on an adventure to Brazil? It’s a good idea to learn a little more about the country first, to be inspired by its stories and attractions. Here’s a list of our favourite Brazil books and films.
Continue readingShould I be worried about the Zika virus in Brazil?
The Zika virus made headline news around the world in 2016, when the illness was linked to babies being born with abnormally small heads (a condition known as microcephaly). Fortunately, more than a year later, numbers of cases have dramatically fallen, and Brazil has announced that there is no longer a state of emergency in the country with regards to the mosquito-borne virus. Continue reading