Life In Analog

There is nothing scarier than opening up and building your village. It took me years to understand that. Now it is a source of surprises and love for me. I adore my village and couldn't be me without them. And this is an ode to them.

Building my village: a lesson in vulnerability There is nothing scarier than opening up and building your village. It took me years to understand that but is a continuous box of surprises, love and care for me. I absolutely adore my village and…

I went through few books recently and on that reading spree I discovered two great ones on trauma and healing. This is what happens when you mix bookworm and less-than-ideal childhood.

Two books, two stories of healing from trauma Recently, I had too much free time and I was going through books like crazy. One of the topics that I keep on coming back is trauma. I guess it’s natural when you mix a bookworm with a less-t…

With Christmas only six weeks away and me busy with the preparations for them, here is a short love letter to the holidays, a few worries about the preparations and a reminder that it can be whatever you choose it to be.

Christmas – more than a feeling With Christmas only six weeks away and me busy with the preparations for them, here is a short love letter to the holidays, a few worries about the preparations and a reminder that it can be whatev…

I unexpectedly and slowly fell in love with (contemporary) art. So, much that they became a part of the usual routine when traveling. So, I figure I will put together a list of the museums and creators that I discovered and loved over the years. Maybe you (will) enjoy them too.

The ode to art museums that I loved I unexpectedly and slowly fell in love with (contemporary) art. So, much that they became a part of the usual routine when traveling. So, I figure I will put together a list of the museums and crea…

"The Life Cycle" narrates an 8000-mile cycling adventure through the Andes. It challenged my view on the environment(-alism), it inspired me and made me long for the days on the road. I absolutely loved it and here are my two cents why....

The Life Cycle: Journey Through Andes and Our Relationship With Environment “The Life Cycle” narrates an 8000-mile cycling adventure through the Andes. It challenged my view on the environment(-alism), it inspired me and made me long for the days on the road. I…

When we got an excuse to travel to the USA, we took that chance. We also grew up believing in the American dream. So, the trip was more than just a regular trip. Excitement and maybe expectations were running high. But there is a reason why the saying "you shouldn't meet your idols" exists. There were plenty of things that we loved but the trip also reminded me why I love living in Europe.

The trip left me with mixed feelings - on the one hand, I want to explore more; on the other hand, the value system is so far from what I appreciate. It's a country full of contradictions and opposing camps and yet there is one thing that feels like is uniting all Americans - love for the USA. Not sure if I am ready to join that boat just yet. But more about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the place you can read in the latest post.

If you do, curious to hear your thoughts :)

What happens when the American dream meets reality? Amid savoring a culture of arts and vast nature’s whispers, you collide with the reality of over-consumption and stark social divides. Soaked in contrasting hopes and despair, you wrap up you…

Growing up when being told to be quite and calm to succeed and facing reality of having to be bold is a tough pill to take. And yet, I am trying to learn, I am trying to be brave. I am trying to grow up. So, maybe you want to help me?

Learning to be bold when taught to be quite Growing up when being told to be quite and calm to succeed and facing reality of having to be bold is a tough pill to take. And yet, I am trying to learn, I am trying to be brave. I am trying to gr…

With adulthood comes obligations. Most of them are pushed on us instead of chosen by us. Nonetheless, we try to navigate that, build healthy habits. We fail more often than not. So, why is it so difficult to stick to our promises and our dreams?

Building a routine and constantly failing With adulthood comes obligations. Most of them are pushed on us instead of chosen by us. Nonetheless, we try to navigate that, build healthy habits and routines. We fail more often than not. So, wh…

We use nearly every opportunity to travel and this time around we went on adventure in North Macedonia. I didn't know much about the country but I was excited to explore it. What I discovered were lessons about different cultures, glimpses of ancient cultures, remainders of communist past and an idea of the changes coming. It's truly a place in-between.

North Macedonia: a place between mountains, histories and changes We recently traveled through North Macedonia. When going there, I expected nothing. Coming out, I got plenty of food for though. It’s a wonderful blend of cultures, histories and everything i…