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  • The cheapest upgrade turned out to be a notebook

    The cheapest upgrade turned out to be a notebook

    Ranking things is a love language. This list is subjective, unscientific and updated constantly — argue with it in the comments, that is what the comments are for. There is a version of this story where nothing goes wrong, and it is boring. The version worth keeping has the wrong train, a closed door, and…

  • A weekend itinerary you can copy exactly

    A weekend itinerary you can copy exactly

    The photos barely do it justice, which is exactly why I keep a blog instead of just a camera roll. Context is the whole story; the picture is just the receipt. I tested this for a month before writing anything. Three takeaways survived contact with reality: it is cheaper than it looks, it rewards consistency…

  • What the long way home taught me this month

    What the long way home taught me this month

    The photos barely do it justice, which is exactly why I keep a blog instead of just a camera roll. Context is the whole story; the picture is just the receipt. Money note, since nobody else says it out loud: the whole thing cost less than a takeaway dinner, and most of the supplies came…

  • The little shop everyone walks past

    The little shop everyone walks past

    It started as a half-plan on a Tuesday and somehow became the highlight of the week. I wrote down everything while it was fresh, mostly so future-me could relive it — but if this helps you pick your own version of it, even better. A few practical notes before you try it: bring cash, give…