Моя новая жизнь в Бразилии. Уехал из США в рай.

Summary

The narrator describes spending a month in Alto Paraíso, a small town in Brazil’s Goiás region, rather than visiting major tourist destinations. He wanted to experience everyday life and found a close-knit community that reminded him of his childhood and of the Russia he remembers from decades ago.

Community and lifestyle

The narrator spent time with a loosely organized group of artists, musicians, and people with alternative lifestyles. Many work independently—as massage therapists, craftspeople, or food makers—instead of holding conventional nine-to-five jobs. People frequently visit one another, share music, and post local gatherings in WhatsApp groups. He was struck by how amicably some former spouses and their families continued to socialize.

At a birthday gathering, guests brought reusable cups, and cake was served on banana leaves instead of disposable plates. The narrator presents these choices as part of the community’s everyday environmental values, rather than as a staged event.

Local routines and food

A town market takes place on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. It sells items such as milk, cheese, vegetables, and fruit, and gives residents a place to catch up on news and hear about events. The narrator says it winds down early, around 10:30 a.m.

He also describes a casual, self-service restaurant where diners serve themselves and wash their own dishes afterward. He found the local food tasty overall, though he thought the meat could be tough.

Nature and outdoor travel

Nearby Chapada dos Veadeiros is a major draw, with many waterfalls and hiking trails. The narrator especially enjoyed the scenery, warm weather year-round, and air and water that felt clean to him. He visited during the rainy season but says the rain did not bother him much.

Spiritual practices

The video includes Portuguese devotional songs about healing plants and forest rituals. The narrator also visits a Santo Daime church and discusses ayahuasca-associated plants and religious ceremonies. These are presented as local spiritual traditions, not as medical advice.

Practical travel notes

• The narrator says buying a Brazilian SIM card was difficult without Brazilian identification. He eventually used a local friend’s documents with the store’s cooperation.
• He found that airport currency exchange gave him a worse rate than the official rate and recommends checking exchange options in advance.
• He found delivery, online shopping, and postal services less convenient than in the United States.
• He describes informal ride-sharing in town, with residents offering lifts without payment. His account of local driving is anecdotal, not a recommendation to disregard traffic rules.

Overall impression

The narrator contrasts Alto Paraíso’s relaxed social life with the busier, more scheduled routines he experienced in New York. He also mentions bureaucracy, dusty roads, limited infrastructure, and occasional misunderstandings, but says he enjoyed the people, music, and landscape and would like to return.

Retreat promotion

The narrator says he hopes to return around March 2027 with a small group of eight for a Brazil retreat. He describes plans involving waterfalls, concerts, ceremonies, music, and massages, and says the retreat is for people seeking time in nature and a change from conventional vacations.

Notable locations, products, and speakers

• Locations: Alto Paraíso, Chapada dos Veadeiros, Brasília, New York, and Astrakhan, which are used as points of comparison; a Santo Daime church and a local market.
• Plants and products mentioned: Ayahuasca-associated plants, including jagube and chacrona (names are uncertain in the auto-generated subtitles); jurema is also named in the songs. Other everyday items include banana leaves, reusable cups, local produce, and a Brazilian SIM card.
• Speaker: The video’s narrator, who recounts his travels and promotes the planned retreat. The opening and closing sections include Portuguese ritual-style songs.