Narrative is a connective tissue made of memories and events, facts and fantasy, and a set of beliefs, which we use to form identity.

One of the joys and the fears of travel (not the kind that is safe and monitered so you never have to deal, but real travel) is that existential moment of just throwing yourself out onto the world.

I came here to find a corner of the world where relationships, ideas, and beauty were more important than winning. I wanted a place where people sat down to dinner, where I could live.

Americans have a crazy idea that living in Europe is like vacation. But if you're living your life here, there are real challenges to deal with: clothes to wash, money to change and the ordinary details of life to negotiate.