How To Find Fantastic Ethiopian Gifts | 10 Ethiopian Souvenirs

ethiopian gifts

What are the best Ethiopian gifts? Are you planning to travel to Addis Ababa or rural Ethiopia and would you like to bring back souvenirs?  Then you came to the right place! I’ve been lucky to have been working with one of the smartest Ethiopians I’ve ever met: Tsegazeab H. Assgedom.  I consider him a […]

Why Your Best Souvenirs Could Be Better

Best Souvenirs

What are the best souvenirs? I used to buy key hangers, posters, and masks. After several trips, I realized I was always buying similar items. I was also overconsuming and acquiring things I wouldn’t use. That’s why I decided on a new strategy. Optimize Emotional Value | The Best Souvenirs In The Lifechanging Magic of […]

My Uncle Harry

Uncle Harry

I used to have an uncle Harry. Harry was everything you’d expect a sailor to be. Two meters tall, with big broad shoulders and a rough white beard. The only thing missing was a golden earring.  But his apparent ruggedness was absent from his personality. He was kind, joyful, and adventurous with the mischievousness of […]

How I Learned What I Learned. Lessons For a Better Life!

How I Learned What I Learned

This blog post offers some reflections on how I learned what I learned in 2022.  I am a massive fan of self-development, by which I mean anything that improves my life, and have been on it for a while. I’ve read many popular self-development books and tried all of the methods. Despite having various mechanisms […]

How To Enjoy Amsterdam Bars | Best Places Per Neighbourhood

amsterdam bars

How To Enjoy Amsterdam Bars | Best Places Per Neighbourhood Are you planning to explore Amsterdam bars? This post is precisely for you! Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands and the country’s capital. The city is renowned for its beautiful canals, excellent museums, and exciting nightlife. Approximately 5 million tourists visit the city […]

How to Enjoy Barcelona | Best Food & Drink Places Per Neighbourhood

food & drink barcelona

When I moved to Barcelona for my Erasmus exchange, someone gave me a handwritten list with recommendations. She was doing her Master’s degree in Barcelona and made an overview of her favorite places. I used her list throughout my exchange and eventually updated it with my tips.  Now, eight years later, and after visiting Barcelona […]

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 […]

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