Have you ever heard the term, “Stockholm Syndrome”? By definition, it refers to a condition where a victim falls in love with his/her captor. The term has somehow been associated with the city of Stockholm (because the term was coined due to an event that occurred in Stockholm). As a kid, I remember hearing “Stockholm … Continue reading
I have a confession to make: this year hasn’t been the “easiest” year so far. I’ve already had to deal with a few hurdles that could potentially break anyone down. Having said that, I’m grateful for the experiences. I’ve seen myself grow in a short amount of time, because of all the difficulties I’ve had … Continue reading
When you think of “Helsinki” or “Finland”, what comes to mind? When I used to think of Finland, I really imagined something similar to Canada; an outdoorsy culture (where winter is at the center of most activities), reindeer, and Olaf from Frozen. Yes, Olaf. Because why wouldn’t you imagine a cartoon snowman when you think … Continue reading
Not too long ago, I mentioned that I’m going to Europe for most of June. I’ll be in various countries, including two that I’ve never been to before. I have a good friend and local showing me around one of them, but I’ll be visiting another one that I’ve never been to before nor know … Continue reading
Before I moved to Spain, I had read a lot about the history of Spain, its people, and its position in Europe. While some places in Europe are, quite frankly, less fascinating in terms of their history, Spain has always stood out to me for its extremely diverse culture. Perhaps part of that is because where my parents … Continue reading
There are some cities whose reputations surpass reality. We tend to believe that these places are going to shake us to our very core, and that we’re going to walk away remembering them for the rest of our lives. These are the heavyweights of the travel world – the cities that never sleep, and/or never cease … Continue reading
There’s something extremely bizarre about feeling more culturally connected to a foreign country – one that you only spent two years of your life in – rather than where you happened to grow up. When I speak of my experience in Spain, I often have to interject with, “but those were the two most influential … Continue reading
Whether you truly believe in a nomadic gene being real or not, there are some real-life cases that could easily support the idea that some people are destined to travel. Sometimes, this gene skips certain people in a family, but sometimes, it affects everyone. It leads to lifelong confusion, a ridiculously high amount of curiosity, and … Continue reading
It’s a common desire, this need to “travel the world”. Lots of people talk about it as though it’s some easily-achieved goal, as though there’s a checklist they can conquer within the span of a few years. It’s almost trendy to be a traveller, or to plan travels at all. Yet, despite many young people … Continue reading
Language can be a peculiar thing. At times, it appears that being a native English speaker comes with many benefits. Should you choose to travel the world, you have the option of teaching English (given you have certain other qualifications). Should you want to speak to a group of varied foreigners, English will probably be … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 