DaRealness
I think very deeply
It's the murder capital of Brazil now
fukk. I thought it was the much safer, laidback alternative. So what parts of Salvador are safe to visit for a first timer?
I'm a black brazilian, ask me anything.
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fukk. I thought it was the much safer, laidback alternative. So what parts of Salvador are safe to visit for a first timer?
Don't trip DaRealness, u black so you'll be good in pretty much any area. Just carry yourself like u would in the states. I mean, I've found myself in certain places people said don't go at night and no one ever fukked with me. I lived and kicked it in favelas, most people are just normal folks just like in U.S. hoods. Usually if tourists do get robbed or something, the targets are the blue eyes, blond haired people cause they obviously ain't from around there. And they look scary lol.
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nuclear war in my bag
go to the southeast after the world cup fukkery/legitimate protest wave that's coming soon.
sao paulo is ugly to the uninitiated and hard to enjoy unless you're with people who know it well or know it well. it's my favorite city tbh but people from other places think im crazy for that
so go to rio. stay in zona sul or centro but be careful even there if you're away from crowds. thieves know foreigners with cash are in copacabana and ipanema.
but like breh said before me, if you've been in other big cities and dont walk around wide-eyed, you should be good. be careful but dont be fearful
DaRealness
I think very deeply
go to the southeast after the world cup fukkery/legitimate protest wave that's coming soon.
sao paulo is ugly to the uninitiated and hard to enjoy unless you're with people who know it well or know it well. it's my favorite city tbh but people from other places think im crazy for that
so go to rio. stay in zona sul or centro but be careful even there if you're away from crowds. thieves know foreigners with cash are in copacabana and ipanema.
but like breh said before me, if you've been in other big cities and dont walk around wide-eyed, you should be good. be careful but dont be fearful
Yeah, I've been to ghettoes in Jamaica and nothing happened. I'm a dark skinned black male who always makes it a point to dress like locals wherever I go, so I should be good. Plus I never wear jewellery.
I found this:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Salvador
Salvador is notorious for street crime, and for a tourist that wanders carelessly in the streets, the likelihood of a mugging or armed robbery is considerably higher than in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Salvador recognizes the importance of tourism to the city economy, so most important tourist sites such as Pelourinho and Mercado Modelo, as well as main popular festivals like the Carnival, are usually heavily guarded.
People with darker complexions will have an advantage over those with pale skin. Blacks are likely to blend in well; other dark-skinned people may be inconspicuous in many places, but others are immediately labelled as either upper class citizens or tourists, and may be specially targeted.
If you are moving on foot, by bicycle, or by bus, it's best to go out during the day. Avoid bringing anything valuable, just enough to enjoy your day. The Flamengo and Stella Maris beaches are among the safest places to go during the day, and they are the best option if you just want to enjoy a good beach without much local culture. In other places, try to stay at areas guarded by police.
As a general rule, be suspicious if people approach you directly in a friendly way as they either want money or to sell you something.
At night, it's better to take a cab to go out. Stay at reasonably crowded places. If you don't see other tourists where you are, then it's probably not a place you should be unless you are feeling particularly adventurous.
- Some areas, which are strongly frequented by foreigners, can become dangerous, especially at night, i.e. the Barra harbour area. NEVER go to the beach at night!
- The long sloping road leading from the old town to the harbor should be avoided even during the day. ALWAYS take the elevator.
- If you are staying in the touristic Barra area, beware of the favela near Shopping Barra, especially at night. The area just to the east toward the beach can be dangerous as well.
- Beware of vehicular traffic. Crossing the streets is always dangerous even when using a pedestrian crosswalk with the traffic light red for cars. As one member of Supergrass band once said: "In Brazil green means go, and red means go faster!" Start the crossing ONLY when vehicles have already stopped.
- Never agree to share a taxi with other random people, especially if they approach you. Most likely, it's just a trap to rob you!
- Watch out for children in Pelourinho, especially on Tuesdays at the Geronimo Concert at the old church - they are reaching out for any low pockets in cargo pants!
When Shopping always check the price first, especially if you are white and have blue or green eyes, many locals will see you complexion and feel they have the right to charge you double for services and products. Always ask for a Coupon Fiscal it ensures that the company or individual you are purchasing from pays the proper tax, and it can usually result in them "suddenly" giving you a 10 - 15% discount if you don't want the Coupon as they have to pay 27% tax what you buy and the Coupon ensures this. Be particularly aware of Banca and Kiosks on the street as they will undoubtedly charge you more for being an estrangeiro (foreginer). All the little extra money you are charged can seriously eat into your budget and leave a sour taste in your mouth as nobody likes being ripped off.
Starting an "ask me anything" thread and leaving should earn someone a neg train 
Dude answered one question then bounced. 
This is propraganda bullcrap. All part of the sistematic destruction of black people conciousness.
all tha bytches booties over there large?
Yes, from some. But the estereotype exaggerates A LOT.
Starting an "ask me anything" thread and leaving should earn someone a neg train
I had to go out. sorry doe.
A struggle to deal with them cacs, c00ns and
in general. And still maintain a positive and enlightened black conciousCan your moms make moqueca or acaraje?
I haven't had either in ages
no she can't (i even asked there) lol. It's both food from the north of the country.
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I played max payne 3, so I think I'm pretty knowledgeable on Brazil myself
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Yeah I like MMax Payne 3, the series as a whole is awesome! But it got some nonsense things. Like everyone shouting for no reason. And some bad portuguese dubbers.
How are the women over there? Black to be specific?
Do they all rock naturals?
Are they on their
How do they view us
African American men?
A lot of them rock natural, wich is awesome. But sometimes I do see hairhated ones, and get the
And yep, the amount of
is OVER 9000. Wich truly sucks.Jone2three45
Superstar
Can you find me a job and a house in this town?
I live in the south, so I dont see this
stuff. Only cacs cacing.
Wich sucks.
I plan to visit the north (bahia) as soon as possible. Too bad it's expensive as fkk
I'll aswer some later. Have to go out again.
Speaking of Brazil, for all UK posters Ross Kemp's Extreme World has just started on Sky TV. They're saying Brazil has the highest epidemic of crack cocaine usage in the world.
That Ross Kemp show is
How are the women over there? Black to be specific?
Do they all rock naturals?
Are they on their
How do they view us
African American men?
i saw this story a couple of yrs ago ..
Woman With Afrocentric Hair Barred From University
http://www.dominionofnewyork.com/20...ric-hair-barred-from-university/#.T2Lkm3nlqVo
Brazilian Student Barred Entry to University for Wearing “Black Power” Natural Hairstyle
http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/0...ty-for-wearing-black-power-natural-hairstyle/
Student is barred because of her hair and clothes; accuses school of racism
http://www.blackwomenofbrazil.com/2012/03/student-is-barred-because-of-her-hair.html
Ana Carolina (in black top) with her sister
The young Ana Carolina is part of a group that plays African-oriented (Yoruba) music in São Luís. Her dream is to be a sociologist so that she can fight for minorities in the capital city of Maranhão. "When I was barred, my sister cried and I was horrified. A lot of people were looking at me. It was a massacre. I wasn’t start anything. I go to school to be someone in life”, said the student. "I have a black identity and I will not change it,” she added.
Racism is a crime
