Maxine
@mcclelm
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
52
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in Belo Horizonte
Speaks English and Portuguese
Registration: 03 May 2009
Activity
MI Special Presentation: Traveling Brazil & S. America (9May-BeloH.)
Minas International is putting on a very special and unique event you won't want to miss if you love to travel! http://i2.wp.com/www.minasinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Tourism-Workshop1.png?fit=1024%2C1024 Estacao de Tursimo, ... Read More
Belo Horizonte by eujh
Hi, Doing the big move from New Zealand to Belo Horizonte April, May 2015. It would be good to meet new people or chat to help me settle in. Dwayne
Hello Dwyane, Check out Minas International (MI). MI is organized and operated by volunteers and is a not-for-profit association connecting English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais. We hold over 50 events per year in ... Read More
Hello Expat Blog!!! by IndiaYasmein
Hello... Truth be told I've been in Belo Horizonte for about 3 months now and I'm looking work to start off with. I am here on a tourist visa but hope to find a company to work for that will sponsor a work visa. I'm still adjusting and ...
Hello India, Welcome to BH! I would suggest checking out the not for profit organization Minas International to meet globally minded Brazilians and foreigners. MI connects English speakers, living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais ... Read More
Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv
Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...
Hi Elodie, Minas International* has an international Playgroup that meets at least once a month at different locations. This month they are going to meet on Thursday, 29 May at 10:00 in Belvedere. If you are interested in joining them this week ... Read More
EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas! by mcclelm
A TASTE OF MINAS http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. We聮ve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ...
Hi William, One of these days we'll have an event so enticing you'll find come on over to Minas! I can tell you that this one, A Taste of Minas, is going to be great! This speaker has given architectural walking tours for Minas International in ... Read More
EVENT ~ A Taste Of Minas! ~ History, Nibbles, Caipirinhas!
A TASTE OF MINAS http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1.png Join Minas International for a unique and special evening learning about the history and mystery of Belo Horizonte. We聮ve joined up again with Claudio Lysardo ... Read More
Meeting other mums in BH by Jenniferlv
Hi expats, I'm wondering if there are any other pregnant expats out there or mums with small children. I would love to get some advice and find out if there are any day groups for mums and babies. They don't have to be expat groups. I'm 7 months ...
Hi Jen, Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Minas International, a not for profit organization that connects English speakers living, working and doing business in Minas Gerais, is just starting a Playgroup for new parents. News will be ... Read More
Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM by mcclelm
Don聮t Miss Out On The Fun! http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Trivia-Night-25FEB14-squar.png Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! We have compiled a set ...
We hope you can make it some time! Trivia Night is always well attended. It is just a heck of a good time!!! I'll try to remember to post some photos. Read More
Minas International TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 25 Feb. 7:30PM-10:30PM
Don聮t Miss Out On The Fun! http://www.minasinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Trivia-Night-25FEB14-squar.png Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! We have compiled a set ... Read More
EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas by mcclelm
This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ...
If you want to meet English speakers, learn something new and have a chance to build your network. This is the event to be at tonight. We have over 60 people registered. Still time to join us! Read More
EVENT: Tues,18 Feb. Entrepreneurship & the Business Model Canvas
This coming Tuesday (18 Feb.), Minas International is hosting a FREE event in partnership the Minas Gerais Governments SEED project. The talk will be in English (as are all Minas International events). Below are details. If you would like to join ... Read More
TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 29 October (Tuesday) 7:30PM by mcclelm
Minas International is... Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AS THERE IS LIMITED SEATING! CLICK HERE TO ...
Hi William!! We had a FANTASTIC time on Tuesday night. Just got the pictures posted on our Facebook page. Go have a look! Minas International Facebook Page Read More
Hi Everyone! by Iulia R
I'm from California and currently reside in Belo Horizonte. I'm looking for other local foreigners that speak English to connect with. I'm a volunteer and enjoy sharing information and talking to others about world events, the meaning of them and ...
Hi Lulia, Welcome to BH. You might want to check out Minas International is you are looking to connect with English speakers and foreigners. Minas International volunteer operated not for profit group connecting English speakers living, working ... Read More
TRIVIA NIGHT! Tuesday, 29 October (Tuesday) 7:30PM
Minas International is... Calling all general knowledge freaks, geeks, cheats and everyone in between! We know you are out there! ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AS THERE IS LIMITED SEATING! CLICK HERE TO ... Read More
New in Belo Horizonte... by Giac
Hi everybody, I聮m Giacomo and I聮m moving to Belo Horizonte in a few days聟 I聮m from Italy but I spent the last 2 years in England working for an English company. Then I decided to move back to Italy and I found a job in Milan, but after 4 weeks ...
Hi Giac, I'll add to the 'welcomes'! The foreigner community is small in Belo Horizonte but is growing. To meet other foreigners and Brazilians I'd suggest you check out Minas International. This is a not-for-profit group that was founded in ... Read More