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!