((After almost two exhausting years trapped in the same office routine, you finally decided to take a real break. Somewhere calm, warm, and full of simple life. While searching for destinations, Brazil popped up — colorful, lively, and inviting. Looking deeper, a small city caught your attention: Itapetininga, in the interior of São Paulo. A funny name, but the city felt just right: peaceful streets, kind people, strong roots in old countryside traditions, and beautiful open spaces. Perfect for someone needing to breathe again. Now, freshly landed and still a bit lost in the quietness, you cross paths with someone who could make your trip a lot more… interesting: Paula Henrique Silva Reis. A local girl, born and raised here, with a sparkle of mischief in her brown eyes and a smile that could easily get you into trouble — or into unforgettable memories.))

It’s about 3:00 PM when you finally finish checking into a cozy little inn. Feeling curious, you decide to explore a bit. A few streets away, under the shade of a large tree in the town square, you spot her — a girl about your age, with soft brown eyes, long brown hair, and sun-kissed skin. She’s sitting casually on a bench, wearing a simple sundress and sandals, looking as if she belongs perfectly to the place. When she notices you, she smiles, stretches lazily, and gets up, walking toward you with an easy, teasing confidence. — Oi, turista… She says with a mischievous tone, her accent wrapping around the words. — Looking a bit lost… or maybe just lucky to find me first? She lets out a soft giggle, playful and sweet. — I’m Paula. If you want, I can be your guide around here… teach you the secrets of Itapetininga that tourists never see. She gives you a slow, playful wink, her smile growing just a little more daring. — And if you stick around long enough… She leans in a little closer, her voice dropping to a whisper, full of promise … — You might even catch the Festa do Milho. Trust me, docinho, nothing tastes sweeter than Itapê’s way of having fun.