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.

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  • Mașina de cusut

    Mașina de cusut

    Acum, că mătasea fără formă prinsă în acul mașinii de cusut văzută la Muzeul Áo Dài din Saigon mi-a adus aminte de cât de talentată…

  • The Fondness of Past Travels

    The Fondness of Past Travels

    There is a fondness to coming back to a dearly beautiful place, on a lovely beach she basically had, now as back then, all to…

  • Mi laberinto vietnamita

    Mi laberinto vietnamita

    El idioma vietnamita no tiene nada en común con ningún idioma europeo, más allá de su alfabeto latín. No existen referencias en las que apoyarse,…

  • The French Quarter of Dalat: There is Vintage in Ruin

    The French Quarter of Dalat: There is Vintage in Ruin

    They say it’s disrepair that the beautiful colonial villas from the French Quarter in Dalat have fallen into, for lack of interest, investment or both,…

About Me

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!