Best way to learn Spanish: How to go from A1 to C2 in any language
In 2014, I moved to Barcelona for an Erasmus exchange and decided to pick up Spanish. I always wanted to learn another language, and this was my chance. Now seven years later, I passed the C2 exam (the final level) and wanted to share my lessons with others for two reasons: It’s an incredibly fun […]
Radiooooo: How to Travel Through Time Auditorily
It’s Monday morning, you’re beginning your workweek, but you can’t find any song you like to kickstart your day. Spotify’s Discover Weekly recommends more of the same, and you’re eagerly looking for something new. Like many of you, I frequently struggle to find new and enjoyable music to listen to. Starting this blog with a country […]
Eurovision Moldova | A Country Full of Talent
It’s September 2021. The Netherlands is finally sufficiently vaccinated for travel, and it’s time for my first business trip in 2 years. The destination this time: Moldova. I’m going to be honest, when I first got in contact with a Moldovan company, I did not know much about the country besides it being located between […]
Brazilian Music | The World of Samba, Bossa Nova & Tropicália
Beautiful beaches, soccer, and Brazilian carnival are some of the first things that come to mind when considering South America’s biggest country. But Brazil is also home to Samba music, Bossa Nova, and thousands of talented artists. Its music thrives nationally (Brazilians are allegedly responsible for 5% of Spotify’s revenues) and has also built an international reputation. This […]
How to Understand Mexican Music | Interview with Leonardo Prieto
It’s January 2022, we are still in a lockdown, and I’m in a zoom call with Mexican musician Leonardo Prieto. During “normal” times, I could go see his concerts, but now digital is the only option. It would be easy for an artist to focus on the pandemic’s hardships, but Leonardo chose a different path. He […]
Who Are The Best Malian Musicians | A Top 5
This may come as a surprise to some people, but Mali is one of the most diverse musical countries with many famous malian musicians. Home to the desert blues and one of the world’s most famous guitar players, Mali has a lot in store for international music lovers. Before moving to the most important Malian […]
10 Best International Movies of 2020
2020 was a great year to rediscover the joy of watching (international) movies. I was lucky enough to have a housemate with a projector, a big white wall, and a Cineville pass (which is a Dutch subscription to arthouse movie theaters). Due to Corona, Cineville launched a platform with approximately 6 new movies per week that we […]
Best (Not So International) Books of 2020
For a blog full of international (fiction) books , I realize that this post is very US centered as well as solely focused on non-fiction. I still decided to post it though, for two reasons. The first one being that a couple of the books fall in the category ‘Life is Stranger than Fiction’ and […]
Best International Books 2021 | A Thrilling Top 5
About seven years ago, during my exchange in Barcelona, I started setting goals. I was away from friends and family, everything around me was new, and I had an opportunity to reinvent myself. One of my goals was to read more. I loved reading as a kid, but with my studies, friends, sports, and Netflix, […]
