Anita’s Blog
Walk Your Way - Camino de Santiago
September is here. The soft late summer sun brings back beautiful memories from Camino de Santiago a year ago. It was an unforgettable experience which I want to relive.
Living in Multiethnic Harmony - Penang
I had a dream last night. A dream of a place where different ethnicities and religions were living in harmony, side by side. It was not only a dream, it was also a memory.
My Home Is a Person, Not a Place - Vasto Marina
August is the month that I dedicate to home living, and the beach becomes our second living room. “Home” is such a simple word but can be understood differently. Here’s what it means to me.
A Chiming Local Tradition - Vasto
August 16 is my favorite day of the year in Vasto. It’s the day of a lovely local tradition, and we’ve created our own (romantic) version for the home.
You Cannot Make Old Friends - Hanko
Hanko is the southernmost town in Finland, known for its beaches and beautiful coastline. For me, it means a lot more than that.
Learning to Love Yourself - Rio de Janeiro
A hot summer day at home brought back the memory of a lovely conversation. Learning to love yourself is important, just don’t get misguided by clichés.
Sailing Is Good for the Soul - Turku
We spent magical days sailing with dear friends in the Archipelago Sea in Finland. The dream-like experience touched my soul.
Cultivating My Inner Elephant - Chiang Mai
Elephants are my favorite animals. Our visit to Chiang Mai made me respect these majestic, intelligent animals even more than before.
Peace, Love and Football - Bilbao
We tend to think of football as a sport and a business. But sometimes, a football match is a lot more than just a game.
Love Is Not About Compatibility - Vlorë
We love visiting Albania. On our latest visit, I had an interesting realization about the secret of strong, lasting relationships.
The Importance of Being Lucky - Kampong Phluk
Sometimes, our paths cross briefly with people who teach us something valuable, something that remains in our hearts forever. This happened to me in Kampong Phluk, Cambodia.
The Beauty of Living between Cultures - Bari
Living in different countries and cultures enriches your life but can also make you feel like an outsider - even in your original home country. The concert of the Italian rock icon Vasco Rossi stimulated my reflections on the theme.
Love is Freedom - the Algarve
A dear Portuguese friend invited me over to visit her in the Algarve. The visit was absolutely enchanting. And the Atlantic winds brought me an important message about love.
Love Is Not Hard Work - San Andrés
The Caribbean island of San Andrés was almost left out of our Colombian tour itinerary. Luckily, I did include it in the end. It turned out to be our kind of a place.
“What Happened to Your Ambition?” - @home
What happens to your ambition when your life changes - and you change? A song inspired me to reflect on a theme that has been relevant to me over the last year.
Love Has More Than Two Eyes - Paracas
We human beings are born with more than two eyes. Love has eyes of its own, although we may not always realize it. Shared experiences are one way for us to open those eyes.
Leave Your Worries Outside the Door - @home
I share my life with a person who comes home with a joyful smile on his face. Initially, I assumed he was just born that way. Then he taught me something important.
I Like Getting Older - Ballenbühl
I have thought about aging recently. A trip to Switzerland helped crystallize how I feel and why.
A Helping Angel - São Paulo
This story from São Paulo is one of our funniest travel memories. The moral of the story? Is it that husbands should listen to their wives… or?
A Human Connection Manifesto - Málaga
A graduate program reunion in Málaga inspired me to write about the importance of real human connection. I’m also sharing a list of my Málaga favorites.