I am home. September 1st, 2015. Taking the last few steps out of my metro stop and walking into the plaza that connects to my street brought me such an elated feeling, I couldn't help but smile to myself. This feeling continued to grow as I walked down the street, recognised the faces inside the local tiendas and … Continue reading Home
Author: angelica alexis
I’m Angelica – Gel for short. I am formally a digital marketing person, but less formally, a feminist, polka-dot enthusiast and “professional” brunch eater.
Summer Highlights
My summer adventure is over. No more flights, overnight busses, overnight trains, ferries, sleeping on public transport, sleeping at airports, sleeping in hostel dorms with 9 other people.. for now. Of course, without a single doubt in my mind, it has been the greatest summer of my life and I wouldn’t have done it differently … Continue reading Summer Highlights
The 5 weeks of waiting is over!
After wearing the same pair of pants for a week straight (beer spills and all), after sharing clothes and toiletries with friends, after walking around in Havaianas 4 days straight in the rain, after nearly wearing my bra to shreds, after having to buy new clothes (££€€) for both seasons (damn you UK!), after having … Continue reading The 5 weeks of waiting is over!
Bad luck a.k.a A. Aquino
I have always considered myself as a person with a generally average amount of luck. Sometimes I’ve had my luck pull through and other times I’ve had my luck fall short. As of late, however, (let’s say the past 2 weeks) it has honestly felt like the universe has been shitting on me. I am … Continue reading Bad luck a.k.a A. Aquino
The Great European Summer Adventure (GESA?) – the travellers community and what’s up next
The great european summer adventure (GESA?) has officially begun - 3 weeks in - and so far it's been unreal. Travelling on my own has been such a liberating experience. Me being me, I had some stresses before I left Madrid, with no sure reason as to why I was actually stressing. I've travelled countless times … Continue reading The Great European Summer Adventure (GESA?) – the travellers community and what’s up next
Queen of Lag, summer adventures and a general ‘¿qué tal angelica?’
I'm just going to be completely honest with you guys cause I love you all so much and you deserve the truth. I'm also going to state the obvious. I am so behind with these blog posts #understatement. I am the Queen of Lag. I am not going to come up with excuses or try … Continue reading Queen of Lag, summer adventures and a general ‘¿qué tal angelica?’
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