The Use of the World — On Nicolas Bouvier’s Road, Between Maps and Mirages
There are books that make you want to pack your bags, and there are books that make you realize you’ve already been traveling all along. Nicolas Bouvier’s L’usage du monde (The Way of the World) belongs to both categories. Written from his journey between 1953 and 1954 with his painter friend Thierry Vernet, this travelogue… Continue reading The Use of the World — On Nicolas Bouvier’s Road, Between Maps and Mirages
Brain Rot and the Fight to Think Again
The word for 2024? Brain rot. Totally expected. Totally felt. I could sense it happening, slowly but surely—my brain decaying under the weight of (anti)social media. Five years of endless scrolling, fragmented thoughts, and dopamine hits designed to keep me addicted. Before that, I loved the person I was. As a literature student, I devoured… Continue reading Brain Rot and the Fight to Think Again
Rereading Cortázar’s Hopscotch: A Dance Between Chaos and Clarity
One reads nonfiction to understand the world and fiction to shut down all possible explanations—because, at some point, nothing makes sense. Yet real literature gives a taste of what never made sense, turning living into not seeking answers but feeling the unbearable lightness of being. Sometimes, I feel the urge to unplug. To silence the… Continue reading Rereading Cortázar’s Hopscotch: A Dance Between Chaos and Clarity
The Resilience of Rhythm: A Journey Through Brazilian Music and Storytelling
In Brazilian music, there is a philosophy that transcends the mere notes and rhythms—it is an ethos of joy in the face of adversity, and of a profound belief that amanhã um lindo dia vai nascer—tomorrow, a beautiful day will rise. During the military dictatorship of the 1960s and ’70s, when censorship drove many artists… Continue reading The Resilience of Rhythm: A Journey Through Brazilian Music and Storytelling
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Welcome! I’m Andri, and I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here.
Words are my passion, and for me, literature, travel, and languages are inseparable companions.
I believe in the power of multilingualism as a human value, one that I’ve embraced and shared throughout my journey. Learning and speaking different languages have opened countless doors of opportunity for me, and I hope to inspire others to experience the same.
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