Brazil advice
I got the most romantic compliment last week (on my birthday, as well!): that I have a good memory compression algorithm. Contrast this to Tiago Galvao's opinion on good compliments (third comment). It's in Portuguese, though.
All this to say that my algorithmic friend is planning to go to Brasil and asked me for advice, knowing full well that I have never gone to Brazil. He just thought I'd remember things I'd read...
Anyway, all of you who HAVE gone to Brazil, please leave your tips for him in the comments or greetz box. If you find it easier to give advice on this issue in Portuguese, you can, as he is Portuguese himself.