My journey, packed with books and travels.
One blog post at a time.
Essays, travel guides, and cultural reflections for all who want to experience the world.

Todo empezó con una frase de una escritora y terminó convirtiéndose en una reflexión sobre lo que significa realmente aprender un idioma. En el camino:…

A line from a modern staging of Sophocles’ Antigone — argue until language is exhausted — has stayed with me for years, and feels more…

En la era de las redes sociales, abundan las opiniones sin criterio que critican y cuestionan todo sin fundamento real. Este artículo explora cómo la…

Un domingo de julio en Madrid, una procesión jacobea me hizo ver algo que nunca había imaginado: Santiago, el apóstol que da nombre al Camino…

If you are drawn to travel, culture, books, and good food, you are in the right place.
I’m Ruxandra, a writer with a constant itch for exploring the world—both through my words and my travels. When I am not looking for inspiration for the next tale to tell, you may as well find me at any given coffee shop, writing and sharing my exploits.
This blog is a reflection of my two great passions: writing and travelling. You’ll find my posts available in Romanian, Spanish, and English, as I believe stories are meant to cross borders and languages.
It all began as a way to document places I visited and the books I read, but it became a space to explore how culture, ritual, and everyday beauty shape the way we live — at home and abroad. Let’s explore the world and its stories together!