Getting detained by the Federal Police: Travel mishap story

In this episode, Benny shares two stories of his experiences
trying to extend his stay in Brazil, one in 2006 and the other
more recently. The first time, things didn’t go so well. Benny,
still new to traveling, didn’t do his research and approached the
process with a lot of impatience and arrogance. After waiting in
line for hours without eating, he ended up being rude to the
federal officer handling his request. She, in turn, denied his
extension, and after some unfortunate comments made in
frustration, Benny was briefly detained.


Fast forward 18 years, and Benny’s approach is completely
different. This time, he came prepared, patient, and respectful,
with no high expectations. Even though there were still some
complications, like needing to use WhatsApp to get forms, Benny
stayed calm and polite. His efforts paid off, and he was able to
extend his stay for three more months, allowing him to continue
exploring Brazil. His story highlights how much difference
patience and preparation can make when dealing with tricky travel
situations.



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