Tell me :Where is my home?

No mercy. Disappointment. Joy. A spark. All of it, gathered inside of me. One day I tell myself: “I am here. This is my future.” The next day, I’m packing my suitcase and heading home, to Macedonia… My thoughts wander everywhere, yet I stand still …

Gift ideas from Colombo la Famiglia

At least once, each of you has had difficulty choosing a gift for a loved one: a family member, a friend or a partner. With such diversity and open access to products, it has become even harder to find something unique, as people can easily …

From Foreign to Familiar(ish): Lessons from Switzerland

Part 1: The Beginning  Trying to Understand Switzerland Eight blogs later… countless awkward Grüezis, and an overly ambitious Älplermagronen attempt, many failed Swiss German phrases, and one trivia night that almost broke me, I find myself at the end of this series, standing somewhere between …

5 Mental Health & Mindset Myths That Deserve to Be Broken

Let’s be honest – most of us are carrying beliefs about success, emotions, and “mental strength” that we never consciously chose.We picked them up from hustle culture, social media, childhood messaging, or even well-meaning advice like:“Push through it.”“Stay positive.”“Work hard – always.” But somewhere along …

Devil’s Bridge Hike – A Trail Through Legend

What if a hike didn’t just take you across mountains — but across a deal with the Devil?That’s where this trail led me. Into snow, silence… and one of the most legendary places in Switzerland: the Teufelsbrücke. This hike wasn’t just about distance or views.It …

Lernen, pausieren und belohnen

Gerade stecke ich mitten in der Lernphase: die Deadlines häufen sich und gefühlt müsste ich rund um die Uhr lernen. Was dabei oft zu kurz kommt? Pausen. Pausen wirken auf mich oft sogar überfordernd, als würde ich wertvolle Zeit verlieren, in der ich eigentlich produktiv …