Imagine waking up to the sound of waves gently lapping the shore, enjoying fresh tropical fruits for breakfast, and spending your days exploring lush landscapes—all for $1,000.
Shopping for groceries in the UK has thrown me for a loop, with major differences in product availability and business hours compared to my experience in the US.
The lesson came swiftly: China does not bend its will. Instead, one learns to adapt, to alter one's rhythm to the customs of this vast nation. I've found that the answer to most questions is merely, 'because China.'
As lockdown restrictions were lifted, I started to enjoy daily life in Barcelona, from morning walks on the beach to afternoon strolls to get tapas and sangria.