Florianópolis can be found in the Santa Catarina state of Brazil. It is a city as well as an island. Wait, what?! Confused? You are not the only one, the city stretches from the mainland onto the island. The locals refer to the island simply as Floripa or Ilha da Magia. The Magic Island truly […]

My expectations of Brazil were those of radiant sunshine, partly covered bodies, and endless dancing. I, on the other hand, was greeted by a Nation where everyone seems to have perfect ball control, pouring rain, an overcast sky, and the belief that I am Argentinian. Maybe because I persistently spoke Spanish to Brazilians – ‘Eu […]