I recently realized one incredible fact: I am no longer a child. This “fact” may seem silly to some, but to me, it’s a reflection of something I’ve struggled with for a few years now. I’ve always thought of myself as one of the kids, one of those people who’s too young to understand certain … Continue reading
Yesterday was a difficult day. Since I’ve been home, I’ve assessed my life situation over and over again. On a couple of occasions, I’ve managed to bring myself to a state of anxiety over where my future will lie. While it seems normal for any young 20-something year old to feel that way, I’m a usually … Continue reading
As kids, we either love, hate, or mildly tolerate our teachers. At least, that’s how it always was with me. Unfortunate as it is, I was never the quiet student at the front of the class. However, I also wasn’t the troubled, failing student that needed a lot of guidance. I’ve always preferred self-learning (perhaps … Continue reading
It has been an extremely chaotic, yet supremely fulfilling few months. As is evident based on when my last published post was (May), it’s been difficult to post about my recent travels due to my lack of functioning technology. However, that problem has been overcome, which only means that the next month holds much more writing … Continue reading
Whether you’ve lived in Spain or not, it’s fairly well-known that any comparison between Madrid and Barcelona often ends in a heated debate. More often than not, football (the world’s most popular sport, of course) is often at the center of such a debate, or at least mentioned. This was, in truth, how it was … Continue reading
When traveling anywhere, it’s always important for me to at least try the local cuisine. In all honesty, this has always been my weakness: while I’ve always been very keen on being an adventurer, I’m not the most adventurous eater. I do enjoy a wide variety of food, but if I simply don’t think something … Continue reading
Though I recently visited Istanbul for the first time, my parents and sisters had all been there before me. In addition, several others I know have also made it a point to travel to the city, and for good reason. Regardless of whom I spoke to about the city, prior to my trip, there was … Continue reading
I recently visited Istanbul, the third largest city in the world. Though there’s more detailed information to come, here’s a brief video to introduce the amazing city I was lucky to explore with a fellow Madrid-based blogger. Continue reading
Spanish food isn’t my favourite, particularly the kind that is made in Madrid. On the bright side, Madrid offers an array of amazing cuisine, particularly of the Japanese variety. The amount of Japanese restaurants to be found around Madrid is incredible, and often cheaper than one would expect! As a result of that, I’ve had … Continue reading
Normally, I use this space to discuss my thoughts on a given subject, or provide as much help as I can to other travelers roaming the area. This time around, I’m in need of some help. Next month is “Semana Santa”, also known as Easter Break. In Canada, Easter is allotted approximately two or three … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 