I was born and raised in the remote, diverse and stunningly beautiful South American country of Chile, the place that adopted my refugee and immigrant grandparents. My family roots are in Spain, Romania and Germany, so to make a full circle out of life, I moved to Europe. These days, when I’m not on the road, I go home to Croatia (my boyfriend’s birthplace). So if there’s one thing that defines me is wanderlust, the fact that I want to go everywhere!
I know that’s crazy –not even with a few lifetimes it’d be possible! So I thought of a way to tackle all I’m passionate about in a list. I love photography, I made a career out of international political analysis, I love animals more than humans, I think the world would be awesome if wine ran out of taps, and I’m genuinely happy when I get to go somewhere new and learn about history, make new friends, marvel at nature, taste new flavors, and experience different cultures and traditions.
So, I came out with a list of experiences I want to have around the world in this life. A travel bucket list. Not only of places, but of what I’d love to live in them. From exploring the ‘mercado de las brujas’ –‘market of the witches’– in La Paz, to drink bier in Oktoberfest in Munich, to climb one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to see komodo dragons in Indonesia, to meet people from ancient tribes in Papua New Guinea, to hike to Everest and K2 base camps, to navigate through icebergs in Antarctica… years of research ended up in the ultimate 201 experiences around the globe!
I tried to make it as inclusive as possible, but it obviously reflects my own agenda. Of course I’m bias into seeing lots of my own country, Chile, but in all honesty, it deserves it! It also includes places that are relevant to me only because of family ties, like the birth towns of my grandparents. And some places that interest me for professional/political reasons, like Chernobyl. But all and all, it was meant to inspire <3