It was a chilly evening in Carrasco when a few of us gathered around the parrilla. Or parrillero in Uruguayan. The air was thick with humidity, making it a challenge to keep the fire alive as we tried to cook a 7-kilogram “costillar” (known as “manta” there). Despite the cold, the atmosphere was warm. I…

At the Mercat Villa Crespo, an Asian alley-style place, I stumbled upon the Demogorgon from Stranger Things looming over the market. The atmosphere was enriched by numerous signs in Japanese, giving the place a distinct comic-con vibe with a Japanese twist. The Demogorgon wasn’t the only pop culture icon there; statues like the Joker were…

During my first visit to Florence in June, I finally had the chance to stand in the Piazza della Signoria, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time. Among the many works of art in the square, the sculpture that had captured my attention was Benvenuto Cellini’s “Perseus with the Head of…

The Herculaneum papyri are a collection of ancient Greek philosophical and literary scrolls buried under volcanic ash in 79 CE. Significant works by Epicurus, Philodemus, and Seneca cover ethics, politics, astronomy, and medicine, and their discovery revolutionized classical studies. They remained preserved until their discovery in the 18th century. Though extremely fragile, advances in technology…

Nina, Male, and I explored Puerto Madero, one of the liveliest parts of the city. We stumbled upon a beautiful three-masted tall ship, Fragata Sarmiento, at the harbor. It was a pleasant surprise to discover that the ship was open to the public as a museum, offering an exciting opportunity to explore it from the…

We made a stop at the Grand Central Market in LA to grab a quick bite. We didn’t have much time, but I was craving some tacos. The market was bustling with activity, and I could hear the sounds of people talking and music playing as I walked through the aisles. We eventually found a…

I had the opportunity to attend a Jetpack leads meetup in Oceanside, California. One of the highlights of the meetup for me was a scenic coastal drive we took to arrive in Oceanside from Los Angeles and back. We rented a Tesla and made our way along the coast, taking in the beautiful views and…

I met up with Chris to go for some drinks at La Vermutería. Chris picked me up and to my surprise, he had a gift for me – an Argentina football t-shirt. It was an unexpected gesture that really made my day. We spent the rest of the afternoon chatting, enjoying some Aperol Spritz and…

Matias visited Buenos Aires to witness the World Cup final match between Argentina and France. It was a historic moment that I’ll never forget, and the celebrations that followed were truly unforgettable. As the final whistle blew, and Argentina won the match, the streets of Buenos Aires erupted in celebration. Millions of people gathered downtown…

I had the opportunity to go with the Agora team for a meetup in Lisbon. An intermittent rain that persisted for a whole week, we made the most of our time in the city and enjoyed exploring some of its top tourist attractions. On one of the less rainy days, we decided to take a…