Reading
I try to always dedicate time to reading. Lately, I’ve been drawn to memoirs and historical fiction. Here are a few favorites of mine (some moved me to tears):- Becoming — Michelle Obama
- Born a Crime — Trevor Noah
- Eat, Pray, Love — Elizabeth Gilbert
- Educated — Tara Westover
- The alignment problem — Brian Christian
Travel
I’m usually a planner, but when it comes to traveling, I keep things pretty light – I will book the flights and hotels, watch a couple of travel vlogs to get a feel for the city, and then just go.
I love the little spontaneous details that unfold along the way (while always making sure I’m in a safe environment). Yes, those tourist spots are famous for a reason and I absolutely adore some, but I will always remember the kind smiles and laughter I collected along the way: the free-spirited family in Athens, the British gentleman who helped us park in Barcelona, the Taiwanese vendor in New York who kept offering us free samples. There’s so much more...
Countries I’ve visited (in order): 🇹🇼 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 🇯🇵 🇺🇸 🇬🇷 🇬🇧 🇪🇸