Living in Germany teaches you a lot about structure. Things work, people are punctual, and rules are not just suggestions—they’re a way of life. As someone who’s lived here for years, that rhythm becomes second nature. You absorb the unspoken rule: be on time. You begin to walk faster without even noticing it. You measure… Continue reading From Germany’s Structure to Spain’s Relaxed Pace
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Once Upon a Time in Seville, Spain
In November 2018, my husband and I took a journey we had talked about for months. It was the kind of trip we’d dreamt of on cold evenings, wrapped in blankets, wondering where the sun might be shining at that very moment. That’s what drew us to Seville, Spain. We had heard the weather there… Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Seville, Spain
A Birthday in Thessaloniki: A Quiet Adventure in March 2018
In March 2018, I celebrated my birthday in a way I’ll never forget. That year, we found ourselves in a place that wasn’t part of our original plan—Thessaloniki, Greece. It was our first time in Greece, and we had been thinking about going to Athens, the country’s capital and the more popular choice for first-time… Continue reading A Birthday in Thessaloniki: A Quiet Adventure in March 2018
Across Borders and Mountains: From Zaragoza to Toulouse
As our journey across Spain neared its final stretch, we found ourselves in Zaragoza, a city we reached after a long day’s drive from Bilbao. By then, we were carrying the weight of many days of discovery—Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, and then Bilbao. Each city left us amazed, full of memories, but also a little worn… Continue reading Across Borders and Mountains: From Zaragoza to Toulouse
