According to Google, Izakaya is a Japanese pub or informal tavern that serves a good variety of drinks and small dishes. In my opinion, besides being a style of restaurant, an Izakaya is a feeling . A good Izakaya is one where you feel comfortable spending hours without being in a rush to leave. I don't know if it's part of Japanese etiquette, but the pressure to turn over tables and ensure the restaurant has 'flow' doesn't happen here. In the US, for example, it's super co

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What if I tell you there's a place just a few hours from São Paulo literally called "Beautiful Island"? Well, believe it or not, that place is Ilhabela! Praia do Jabaquara - Ilhabela In my opinion, Ilhabela is one of the most magical destinations on the São Paulo coast. But it isn't just about its beautiful and unique beaches , but it also boasts an abundance of stunning waterfalls , and incredible hiking trails to be explored. How to get there? “Ilha” (as I like to call it)

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São Paulo is a gigantic city! Over 11 million people live in the metropolitan area and, like any big city, there are several problems such as transportation, violence, poverty, etc. But at the same time, it's a super welcoming city, with great people and thousands of amazing places to visit. I might be biased because I was born here and, although I've lived in many other places, I love SP. Estaiada Bridge - São Paulo In Brazil, we often say that São Paulo never sleeps. If yo