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I challenge anyone to try a plate of rice and beans in Brazil and not like it. I’d be amazed if you didn’t fall in love with Rio’s Ipanema beach and its segmented demographic. But above all, I’d challenge anyone to find another place like it. Born and raised in Brazil, I returned as an adult, and began writing about it. (I write about other places, too).

Hidden in the Tuscan hills, yet minutes from the coast and near-empty beaches, even in August. Built on the virtue of kindness, you’ll fall in love with Locanda Rossa.

Stunning beaches, cultural diversity, the friendliest locals. Ana Santi tells The Times about the sexiest city to host the Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro.

An early morning visit to Tooting Bec lido in south London shows how swimming can clear the mind and alter your concept of time. Dive in...

She started SUITCASE magazine from her dorm at university and founded #CookForSyria to raise money for UNICEF's Syria appeal. Ana Santi meets the publishing superstar.