beaches

In my opinion, as a Brazilian, Rio de Janeiro is the most versatile city for South American tourism. It has pretty much everything people look for when they travel to the southwestern hemisphere.

As someone born and raised in Newport Beach, Orange County, I find that most of my personal writing related to my hometown involves lamenting its very prevalent issues. But despite my mixed relationship with the place, I can’t deny that I often have a good time when I go back to visit.

In Costa Rica, the sun shines bright, things move a little slower and you feel a bit closer to the land you are walking on. It is a place where they say “pura vida” in every town you enter.

Whether you're a surfer, celebrity, radical politician, student or farmer, this content will give you a strong sense of pride for the state we call home. 

The middle of the semester feels like being stuck in a continuous funk of obligations and stress. Here was my experience with swimming away from my stress!

Almost everyone is well-off, and it's so suburban it hurts. However, the OC does have bomb food, amusements and beaches.

Summer break is a time for ambitious social plans and tons of fun, especially if you’re vacationing in Orange County.