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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    How to Say 0 in English

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    All the Love for English Past Tenses

    What I honestly find linguistically romantic in the unreal English past has mostly to do with the comparison to how other languages express situations that…

  • Learning English: Do You Need a Teacher or a Native?

    Learning English: Do You Need a Teacher or a Native?

    This is not a plea against the native English teacher. It’s more of a defense of the teacher of English: that teacher who should be…

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    No Love Lost for English in Spain

    I think there is a certain amount of passion, motivation and even charm to be spilled by the teacher that could change this in the…

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!