Return Ticket

Going back to a book is like returning to the cities we believe to be our own, but which, in reality, we've forgotten and been forgotten by.

To all the places I’ve lived before

Some love letters as novelty wears off and culture shock sets in. (Inspired by that very good Netflix movie that you should definitely watch.)

Romantic Ramblings: Parc del Laberint d’Horta

“Ser uno mismo es, siempre, llegar a ser ese otro que somos y que llevamos escondido en nuestro interior, más que nada como promesa o posibilidad de ser.”

Think twice about volunteerism

If you're going to volunteer abroad, don't be that person who tries to build a well even though you can't even put together an IKEA table. Other people's problems should not be fodder to make you feel good about yourself.

3-day Quote Challenge: Day 2

Day 2 of the 3-Day Quote Challenge (are these supposed to be consecutive days?? whatever). Today's theme: change and nostalgia.

Ten homes in 8 years

When you live that nomad life, you move around a lot. Today I moved into a new apartment. This one marks my 9th apartment in 8 years, not counting my parents house, where I grew up and lived last year. In honor of the occasion, a retrospective with a bit about each place, and the …