A thoughtful approach to experience the world

A reflective journey through the evolution of travel, exploring how my travel approach has changed over the years: from rigid planning driven by guilt and responsibility to embracing a more relaxed, intentional style. Dives into the shifting priorities of choosing where to go, emphasizing curiosity over budget and the desire to connect with places on a deeper level.

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Random chatter to pass your time

Random blurbs about a borrowed book, a therapeutic ride with a Bolt driver, oversized coat that fit just right, and the quiet panic of being booked for the rest of the year. I’m trying to create space, even in small, sneaky ways. I want to break free.

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The trick to a sustainable, satisfying life

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.

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Keep your 9-5 and still find fulfillment

For 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.

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Markets in Belo Horizonte

From 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.

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Travel is not just movement; it's stillness, presence

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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Biarritz, France

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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