I’m Alex, the wanderer behind Kolumnista. Been zigzagging the globe for years, from the neon chaos of Tokyo to the dusty trails of Patagonia. I’m not here to sell you a checklist of “must-see” spots—I chase the pulse of a place. I’m a writer, a bit of a philosopher, and a sucker for a good story told by a stranger. My blog’s a mix of personal essays, oddball routes, and interviews with folks who call these places home. I’ve got no filter, just a knack for finding the beauty in the mess.
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March 2025
Sipped egg coffee, dodged scooters, and had a heart-to-heart with a street vendor about life.
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October 2024
Day of the Dead madness—mezcal, marigolds, and a cemetery party I’ll never forget.
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July 2024
Found a bookstore-cafe hybrid, got deep into Romania’s post-communist vibe with a poet.
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February 2024
Pizza overload and a sketchy Vespa ride through alleys that felt like a movie set.
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August 2023
Ate my weight in ceviche, explored Barranco’s street art, and got schooled by a local chef.
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March 2023
Chased cherry blossoms, stumbled on a tiny sake bar where the owner shared his life story.
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November 2022
Wandered the souks, haggled badly, and found a rooftop where the call to prayer felt like a song.
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May 2022
Got lost in the old town’s maze, ended up at a supra feast with strangers. Wine flowed, toasts lasted hours.
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02 MAY
Lisbon doesn’t just welcome you—it wraps you in a warm, wistful hug, then sends you on your way with a pang of something you can’t quite name
15 DEC
Amina runs a tiny riad in Marrakech’s medina. Over mint tea, she spilled the tea (sorry) on life in the Red City.
17 OCT
Oaxaca during Día de los Muertos is electric. The streets bloom with marigolds, families build altars, and the air smells of copal and mezcal.
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