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.

It goes without saying that being for or against Catalonia’s hypothetical independence does not help Spaniards pay their mortgages or find decent jobs, make their…

Al principio, el inglés es necesidad; y como tal necesidad, se asume como un proceso a corto plazo, que además requiere esfuerzos y sacrificios. En…

People keep trying to put names on stuff and label experiences and thus necessarily corset any human possibility within the confined space of limits. I…

Parece mentira que una mañana de un día de trabajo en la capital española se convierta en una pesadilla para muchísimos de los que utilizamos…

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!