Discover why constantly chasing goals can lead to emptiness, and how focusing on your core values instead of objectives can create a sustainable and fulfilling life. Explore concepts like the hedonic treadmill, the arrival fallacy, and life maintenance for sustainable life.
Read MoreFor the longest time, I believed that quitting my job was the only way to truly live. But after job-hopping three times in four years, I learned something unexpected: it wasn’t my job that was the problem—it was how I was living around it. So instead of running, I started carving out time for the things that made me feel alive. And suddenly, my 9-to-5 became a foundation, not a cage.
Read MoreWandering through Rouen’s rain-soaked streets, retracing memories from a decade ago. From medieval charm to cozy cafés, this city still feels like an old friend.
Read MoreFrom the gastronomic wonders of Mercado Central to the cultural exploration at Mercado Novo, and the bargain hunting at Shopping Oiapoque, these markets are evidence of the city's diverse offerings. Whether you're a food enthusiast, a souvenir collector, an avid shopper, or in search of an alternative place to visit, Belo Horizonte's markets are sure to leave an impression on your travel experience.
Read MoreMoving abroad can be exciting but also brings the challenge of starting over socially. From struggling with surface-level meetups to finding meaningful connections, this is my journey through the slow, awkward, and beautiful work of building a social life in a new city.
Read MoreParis 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreOnce 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.
Read MoreBiarritz 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreHome 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.
Read MoreMoving 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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