If you’re exploring Bahia as a possible next step, even temporarily, this is your starting point.
Most content online is built for short trips. This page is for people thinking about real life logistics, emotional readiness, and what day to day actually feels like.
QUICK CLARITY
Brazil does not have to be your final destination.
- For many people, especially people of African descent, Bahia is an ideal transitional base: a place to land, blend in, get grounded, and explore other countries and options at your own pace.
- I’ve built a trusted local circle here, so you’re not trying to figure everything out alone.
WHAT YOU’LL GET HERE
This support is designed to help you:
- Get clear on whether Bahia fits your timeline, needs, and risk tolerance
- Avoid common first month mistakes (housing, expectations, culture shock)
- Understand what you can handle yourself versus when to hire help
- Get connected to trusted people when you need local support (lodging options, tour guide recommendations, translator referrals)
Most of the guidance lives inside the video library, so you can move privately and at your own pace.
HOW IT WORKS
- Step 1: Start the guided conversation. You’ll answer a few questions, one at a time, so I can route you to the right starting point.
- Step 2: Get your best next step. Usually this is the video library, with a recommended “Start Here” playlist based on your answers.
- Step 3: Optional support. If you want it, you can request a call back after you finish the guided conversation.
WHAT ARE GUIDED CONVERSATIONS?
You’ll be asked a short series of questions about:
- Your timeline (exploring, planning, or already booked)
- Your work or study situation
- Your biggest concern right now (housing, safety, language, cost, belonging, or something else)
Think of it as a conversation, not a quiz.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE VIDEO LIBRARY
On demand. Practical. Updated regularly.
Inside you’ll find:
- Where to stay first, and how to choose lodging wisely
- Neighborhood and lifestyle context in Bahia
- Day to day realities that travel content skips
- Safety routines and decision habits for newcomers
- Money basics and practical setup (what to do before arrival, what can wait)
- Simple checklists you can use immediately
- Trusted recommendations: tour guide options, lodging suggestions, and who to contact when you need professional support
TRUSTED CIRCLE
I built a small circle of trusted people here because the hardest part of relocating isn’t information. It’s making decisions without context.
When appropriate, I can point you to:
- A tour guide who understands what newcomers need
- Lodging options and hosts who are used to long stays
- Translators or professionals when you need specialized help
I don’t charge directly for referrals. Access to my recommended list is available through the OTT library.
BOUNDARIES AND TRANSPARENCY
What I do:
- Share lived experience and practical orientation
- Help you organize your next steps
- Provide referrals to specialists when you need professional support
What I do not do:
- I am not an attorney, accountant, or immigration professional
- I do not provide legal, tax, immigration, or business advice
If you need professional guidance, I connect you with someone qualified.
FAQ
- Do I need to speak Portuguese? No. It helps, but you can start without it. I share simple communication strategies and when to use a translator.
- Is Bahia safe? Safety depends on routines, neighborhoods, and awareness. I cover practical habits and decision points inside the library.
- Is this only for permanent relocation? No. Many people use Bahia as a transitional base while exploring options.
- How do I start? Click “Start the Guided Conversation.”