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Daily life

March 10, 2015August 10, 2016 Let it go

There is not much to report from here. I am not sure I can keep the blog up and running with so little to report. I mean this blog was intended as a diary, to report on what I’ve been doing fro friends and family at home. I have kept it up – but not been […] Read More

Descent into Brussels

February 28, 2015August 10, 2016 Let it go

I needed some time to recover from the Thursday night drinking binge. I slept in on Friday, till early afternoon, and then just hung around the house, cleaning a few things, bringing the laundry to the washing service…. then having a tea on a terrace. It was a beautiful, warm day, but I really needed […] Read More

Good-bye Seattle

August 17, 2014August 4, 2016 Let it go

The past two days I had my usual round of good-bye’s in Seattle, to the city, the places I visited, and the people I met. I am getting nostalgic as usual a few days before, when I try to juggle all possible meetings, maximizing the time and trying to see everyone. It mostly works out, […] Read More

Under ground

May 13, 2014August 4, 2016 Let it go

Back into the old town for the third day in a row, we went to the Archeological Museum today, maxing out our Museum card, then had a stroll downhill to the little Hagia Sophia mosque, and through a small bazaar. However, the highlight of the day surely was underground: we visited the ancient Basilika cistern […] Read More

Slow days

February 28, 2014August 4, 2016 Let it go

I’m still feeling a bit slow, from my light cold. So these past two days I have mostly strolled around town, starting with the usual morning coffee session ritual that includes emails, surfing and booking. I got a haircut, and I ordered some sun glasses, finally. I forgot my sunglasses and my second pair in […] Read More

Social life

December 9, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

I was sad that I had to leave Buenos Aires. It had just started all to fall into place, my routine, the friends I had made… I wasn’t really up for leaving and starting all over again. Funnily, it was actually easy (no offense to the gang in BsAs, I miss you guys!!). But if […] Read More

Last day in BsAs

December 3, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

So, it’s the last day in Buenos Aires and I have a whole schedule to meet people and say good-bye (for now). I lost a couple of days due to my cold, but I’m already packed, and I’m glad I get to see almost everyone one more time. I had dinner with Matías on Monday […] Read More

The effects of traveling alone

November 10, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

I’ll be on the road for 15 months. Every couple of weeks I’ll start over in a new city and have to make new friends. I have no idea how this will work, how I’ll manage, and how hard or easy this might become. So far, getting in touch with people is not hard. I […] Read More

Back to life

October 10, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

After some more rest, some Brazilian medicine in form of a high octane Caipirinha made by Mauricio, followed by a highly camp movie about Liberace at the film festival (Michael Douglas is hilarious!) and a good night’s sleep…. I’m back in business, more or less. Breakfast this time at another new favorite spot (I might have […] Read More

Vitamins

October 9, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

I found this cute little place called ‘Caféina‘ on a street close to the beach with good coffee, fresh juices and a menu that I’ll sample in the next couple of days. The staff was really friendly, too. I think this might be my favorite stop for an afternoon read. Read More

First impressions at breakfast

October 5, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

I woke up at 8 and strolled over to some kind of bakery that is only a few blocks away and had my first breakfast in Rio. A café com chantilly and a pao com creme…. What I thought might be a latte actually was a kind of espresso with a big chuck of sweet, […] Read More