The past few years have been very kind to me. I’ve set some personal and professional goals which I have somehow accomplished (with a lot of help from family, friends and collaborators, of course). But there’s one dream that remains elusive to me. If you’ve been following this blog, you’d know that I’m talking about the…
I’ve always wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago but have never had the time. Now, imagine if one can do it in fast-mo, how would it be like? 🙂 Well, here’s a fantastic video by Moreventure showing the many paths taken by pilgrims following the footsteps of St. James. “This timelapse (hyperlapse)…
Last year, I had the good fortune of exploring Northern Spain, including the beautiful territory of Galicia. I was onboard the luxury train Tren Al Andalus and the journey took me from Zaragoza to A Coruña, right along the St. James or Santiago de Compostela Route. After that wonderful luxury trip, our Galician guide, Manuel, took…
I wake up to a room that looks completely foreign, save for the familiar suitcase standing against the wall. The ceiling is low, and the walls are covered in glossy wood. Everything around me looks plush. I am suddenly filled with dread, as if the walls are closing in on me and that…
Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink. -Paul Theroux There are too many spoons, forks and knives laid on the table before me. For a moment, I cannot remember which cutlery to use for which course, perhaps because…