Paris in the summer of 2024 was a city in perfect synchrony with history. The magic of the Olympics transformed everyday moments into something luminous and fleeting.
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In my corner of the internet, I attempt to take you through the quiet moments of travel, where the destination is less important than the experience itself. With a focus on slow travel, self-discovery, and the beauty of stillness, I invite you to embrace a life that isn’t defined by fast-paced adventures, but by the stories and moments in the in-betweens, in the almosts, in the quiet.
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Once again, Porto stole my heart with its charm, food scene, and rich history, but broke it with the reality of its changing streets, rising rents, and the quiet loss of local life.
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Biarritz is so much more than just a beautiful ocean retreat; it is an accommodation of contrasts. It merges imperial elegance with a relaxed surf culture, where locals parade in their wetsuits alongside grand old facades. Quite French and proudly Basque.
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With the Chinese New Year festivities around the corner, it feels like another invitation to reset. Another chance to step into the newness of things, to realign and embrace the energy of what’s to come. No pressure, no rigid resolutions - just a conscious unfolding, a gentle allowing.
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Home is a feeling. It’s that deep, quiet sense of belonging, of knowing that for this moment, in this place, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
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Moving to a new country, speaking a second language, working in a different cultural environment? It’s a complex but enriching journey, full of opportunities for self-discovery and growth.
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Everybody knows living abroad is filled with challenges and discoveries. It's not always easy, especially forming deep connections in a new place, but I've come to appreciate the little moments and the friendships that grow over time. So, let me tell you about the first half of 2024.
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Has it been over a month since I have filled this space with passing thoughts? Oh wow, then let’s have a quick catch-up, shall we? All in all, it has been a turbulent month. We're turning into a new season, and a more stable and energy-sustainable period, I'm hoping! The first quarter of 2024 is behind, but so far it's still looking aligned with my word of the year: flourish!
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I find myself trapped in a paradox of disinterest, where even the things that once sparked joy now feel like distant memories. The aroma of coffee, once a beacon of hope in the morning fog, now fails to coax me from my slumber. But perhaps, just perhaps, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
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Write not just for the present but as a gift to your future self and perhaps, to those who will follow in your footsteps. Who knows, your words might resonate across time and space, inspiring others to chase their dreams as fervently as you did.
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Tucked away in the 8th arrondissement, the Chapelle Expiatoire sits quietly at 29 Rue Pasquier, inside the Louis XVI Square. Constructed by Louis XVIII, on the site where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were initially buried after their gruesome executions during the French Revolution, the chapel serves as a reminder of the tumultuous events that unfolded in the late 18th century.
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