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.

● Latest Articles
  • How to Say 0 in English

    How to Say 0 in English

    There are many ways of saying the #number0 in #English, and these do not include the #slang terms. Here is a short review on how…

  • All the Love for English Past Tenses

    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…

  • No Love Lost for English in Spain

    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!