I arrived to Spain eager to start the new chapter of my life. 2 weeks later I was ready to quit. Why? Let’s make a list: I couldn’t stand the Spanish accent in Spain. In Latin America they spoke beautifully and the language was like music to my ears. In Spain, not so much… The […]
Read MoreGoing sola
I cried when my Peruvian said goodbye to me in Berlin. It was all too familiar. I’d been in tears leaving Petoskey behind me. I’d had teary eyes when I said goodbye to Parga. And now I was sitting on a bus going from Berlin to my home country. After a strong hug and a […]
Read MoreLittle pearls of wisdom
I met a guy on the playground the other day. Amongst all the other parents he stood out with his long blond hair and 2 most adorable little kids (after mine, that is). ‘How do you manage?’ – I asked watching him effortlessly juggle both toddlers. ‘I can hardly manage with one!’ – I added. […]
Read MoreLive and love
Raise your hand if you are a little bit in love with Bruno Mars. I know, so am I! Great talent and a killer smile. Not long after the start of our trip I heard his newest single at that time – Gorilla. I kept listening to that over and over again. Just like in […]
Read MoreThe lows
The story of us crossing the Darien Gap simple deserves to be told. Our boat had no motor, so we spent 7 days on the water, when the trip usually takes 3-5days. However, the crew was tight and we had lots of fun. We were about to reach the San Blas islands, Panama. We had […]
Read MoreThe highs
Not having blond hair and blue eyes, as is typical in my country, helped me blend in with locals in pretty much all the countries we visited. Even my name is quite popular in Latin America. My Peruvian, even more so, could have easily been mistaken for an Argentinian or Mexican. And that helped us […]
Read MoreThe road
‘The furthest distance in life is between what it is and what you thought it would be’ – The Only Living Boy in New York. I couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to relationships. I don’t fly across the world just for anybody. I do that when there’s a connection, when we have chemistry, […]
Read MoreCheers to being single (mom)
Being a single mom is not easy. The house owner where you want to rent turns you down, just because you have a kid. The guy you thought you could actually have something beautiful with turns you down, just because you have a kid. Yes, I do, and I love her to infinity and back […]
Read MoreThe grateful girl
Beaches and friends. That’s what Alderney gave me and that is why I treasure my life on the island so much. Kristina would dare to disagree. All she heard was me complaining about the fog and the rain. You know, the best weather one can ask for come summer or winter… She heard all about […]
Read MoreThe cheated girl
My mom gave him that nickname. ‘He looks like a real eye candy boy’, – she said as soon as she saw him the first time. Before my mom got to come and visit me, a lot had happened. After the night where I got to dance with him at the bunker party for the […]
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