There’s a trip I took when I was very young that deserves justice, and that’s why I’m bringing it back here. I call it the pictureless trip, since – believe it or not – there isn’t a single picture of it. Hard to believe today, right? This was my quinceañera trip to the Dominican RepublicContinue reading “Pictureless memories”
Tag Archives: Travel
41 countries, 41 feelings
Travel isn’t just about the miles we cross, but about the pieces of ourselves we leave in every place. Each country has gifted me something — a flavor, a feeling, a memory. Today is a special occasion to celebrate my travels! As of May 2025, I’ve visited 41 countries — an important milestone in myContinue reading “41 countries, 41 feelings”
Travel stories from India
A while ago, I wrote a post about India without ever having been there. It was based on what I had learned from Indian friends and colleagues who challenged my stereotypes and shared beautiful, personal stories about community, marriage, and connection. But then I actually went to India. And it turns out, no amount ofContinue reading “Travel stories from India”
The night the jungle spoke to me
Have you ever heard someone call a dolphin and watch it actually appear? Have you ever been dazzled by the lighting from the moon and stars on a fully open sky? All trips leave us with stories. Some you tell in passing, others you carry like treasures. My trip to the Amazon rainforest in JanuaryContinue reading “The night the jungle spoke to me”
From India, with love
I’ve never been to India, but I’ve met India through its people. Their stories, humor, and warmth have taught me lessons no plane ticket ever could. This post is for my dearest Indian friends, the ones I’ve been lucky enough to meet, and the ones I’ve yet to cross paths with. Breaking the stereotypes BeforeContinue reading “From India, with love”
Bangkok taxi diaries
This can be funny (and reflective) when looking backwards, that’s why I’m posting about it only 7 months after it happened. There’s are posts on the Internet that go like this: “[11, 10, 7] ways to avoid getting ripped off by taxis in Bangkok”. Can you believe this? Impossible not to think how many waysContinue reading “Bangkok taxi diaries”
The Dubai’s motto
Is Dubai just one more urban jungle? A desert with a bunch of buildings all over the place to make it look nice an cool? This simplistic question was rounding my head before I visited Dubai in December 2022. Some friends and colleagues had told me how impressive the city was, and how it wasContinue reading “The Dubai’s motto”
This is what happens when you wear a colorful dress in Jerusalem
Aren’t summer dresses universal now?
The toothless photographer
Have you ever entered a cafe where you didn’t have to pay to get free beverages and pictures taken? This is a story about a resourcefulness Bedouin who embraced technology like no other. In the autumn of 2022, my partner and I visited the ancient city of Petra, a half-built, half-carved into the rock cityContinue reading “The toothless photographer”
A Greek’s hidden gem
I always dreamed about Greece. Even before all those Instagram reels showcasing Greek sunsets in some picturesque island such as Santorini or Mykonos. It started like an idea, details not fine. I was sure I wanted to visit the famous Greek acropolis in Athens, but that was pretty much it. Of course I ended upContinue reading “A Greek’s hidden gem”
Random Lessons 