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Recently Updated The “Happy Tourist Bias” And Why This Might Be Good For You
Happy tourist bias—seeing destinations through vacation lens. Everything looks better temporarily. The bias actually improves life—perspective matters more than permanence
Recently Updated Why Do We Have To Go “Deep”?
Surface living feels insufficient because we crave meaning. Going deep—into work, relationships, spirituality—satisfies the hunger shallow existence creates
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Recently Updated The Utterly Incomplete, Deeply Biased And Soon-To-Be-Outdated “Working From Coffee Shops Guide” In Valencia
Valencia coffee shop work guide—WiFi quality, outlet availability, noise levels, coffee quality. Biased by personal preference, incomplete by design
Recently Updated How To Enjoy (Responsibly) A Mascletà
Mascletà—Valencian explosive tradition. Daytime fireworks at deafening volume. Responsible enjoyment requires ear protection and safe distance
Recently Updated Traveling With A Guitar
Traveling with a guitar means carrying vulnerability. Instruments require care, draw attention, complicate logistics. But music transforms spaces into homes [...]
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A Day at the Jjim Jil Bang (찜질방) in Saigon, Vietnam
Golden Lotus Jjim Jil Bang in Saigon offers Korean spa rooms, saunas, and relaxation for under €30/day. Here's what to expect and why it's worth visiting.
7 Random Facts About South Korea
7 surprising facts about South Korea: from the unique jeonse rental system to 24-hour study rooms and why public drunkenness is a badge of honor.
7 Random Facts About Vietnam
From Non La, to cafe muoi, 7 random facts about Vietnam, revealing real life experiences.
Asia for Digital Nomads – A Primer
Asia as a destination for digital nomads. A primer covering: prices, work culture, social interactions and cultural differences.
Once Upon A Time
Stories begin with once upon a time because distance creates perspective. Your future self will view today's struggles as narrative setup for growth
If Countries Names Would Actually Mean Something
Country names carry historical baggage. If they meant something literal today—imagine the honesty. Names would describe reality instead of obscuring it
How To Start A New Country – The Practicalities
Starting countries requires territory, recognition, monopoly on force. Seasteading, charter cities, network states attempt workarounds. Sovereignty remains the hardest hack
The Convoluted Path To The Perfect Tostada
Perfect tostada requires technique, timing, ingredient quality. The path is convoluted—shortcuts produce mediocrity. Excellence always takes longer than expected
Slow Cooking And Camino de Santiago
Slow cooking develops flavors time creates. Camino walking develops insights distance creates. Both require patience modern life refuses to provide
The Daily Stroll To The End Of The World
Daily walks reveal world's edges gradually. The routine doesn't change—perspective does. Familiar paths contain infinite observations
The Schnitzel Effect
Schnitzel expectations set disappointment thresholds. When reality matches mediocre standards, satisfaction follows. The effect—lowered expectations create happiness
El Viento Viene, El Viento Se Va
Wind comes, wind goes. Spanish wisdom about impermanence. Everything passes—good and bad. Attachment to either creates suffering
5 Things Brewing Beer Taught Me About Relationships
Beer brewing requires patience, temperature control, contamination prevention, timing, fermentation. Relationships need identical elements—rush any and spoilage follows
The Dog And The Sombrero
When I’m not traveling, and I get to spend the weekend in the city, Sundays are usually dedicated to good coffee and gentle recharging. There are [...]
A Typical Day On Camino
Camino days follow patterns—wake, walk, rest, eat, sleep. Simplicity reveals what complexity hides. Stripped schedule exposes essential rhythms
Camino de Santiago – The Experience
Camino strips life to basics—walking, eating, sleeping. The pilgrimage teaches through subtraction. What remains after removing everything non-essential is you
When Camino de Levante Doesn’t Want You – But Camino de Sanabres Does
Wrong paths resist, right paths flow. Levante closed, Sanabres opened. Sometimes rejection redirects toward better destinations
Traveling By Airplane In Covid-19 Times
Air travel during pandemic—masks, distancing, fear. Flying reveals who adapts versus who resists reality. Airports became compliance checkpoints