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                 Every morning, I would get up at 7:00 am (which felt like 6:00… thanks time zones!), and go for a jog on the beach. I love running barefoot on the sand (even though I have those recommended athletic sneakers). When I felt like I couldn’t take a another breath, I rinsed my sandy feet off, slipped my shoes on and walked over to my favorite café in the city’s Centro. I would have a cappuccino and eith...

Last summer, I was in Santa Catarina, Brazil, which is located in the South. The area I visited was Balneario-Camburio, which is popular during Brazilian summer, (or the Northern Hemisphere's winter months). The area reminded me of Europe with its cobblestoned sidewalks and chic cafes. The nightlife had a lot of variety, everything from live Portuguese music to U.S. cover bands, multi-level nightclubs, relaxed pool halls. I recommend Brazilian barbecue (very affordable for college students).