I can think of few things that are more cathartic than throwing a tomato—or several hundred tomatoes—at strangers. Normally, this type of behaviour would evoke some type of uncomfortable reaction, much like Newton Third Law teaches us: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. But not at La Tomatina. At La Tomatina, …
La Tomatina: A Festival of the Absurd or the Ultimate Catharsis? Read More »
There is an inconsistent stigma to doing certain things alone. Having coffee alone in a cafe, for example, carries no stigma even though in many cultures, cafes are considered highly social and a focal point for gathering with friends. Going to the movies alone—even though you’re forced to be a passive spectator in a place that …
The Joys and Perils of Travelling Alone and Staying in Hostels Read More »
Life is complex. There’s an endless myriad of questions that keep us all awake at night. What’s the meaning of life? What is my purpose here? What’s really inside a black hole? If I were to eat myself, would I double in size or simply disappear? For those of you that have sojourned around the Greek …
Uncovering Age-Old Mysteries: Why Are There So Many Stray Cats in Greece? Read More »
Imagine you’ve just taken a dip in the salty Mediterranean Sea. You do your best Hollywood impression to exit the water gracefully—maybe drawing inspiration from Daniel Craig in Casino Royale or Halle Berry from Die Another Day, but knowing full well that you’re not pulling it off. You slumber back to your towel and lie …
November 16, 2010: River Plate vs Boca Juniors It’s November 16, 2010. I’m in the top tier of River Plate’s Estadio Monumental, nestled in Buenos Aires’ affluent Belgrano neighbourhood. The sun sets on a clear, yet cool Argentinian spring night. It’s stunning, but the orange glow in the southern hemisphere is an afterthought compared to …
El Superclásico: Where Sociocultural Differences and Unbridled Passion Collide Read More »
