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Theoretically, I love keeping a diary, but in practice I haven’t been very diligent about it in, oh, the past 10 years or so. Partly, it’s because the rise of smartphones and photo-sharing apps have made it so easy to visually capture and archive everyday life, but that’s not the same as having a blank page for free-form musing on life events, emotional states, goals and dreams, or good old rage-venting. And I regularly feel shame when I look at my pristine, neglected Moleskine journal, covered in a furry layer of dust. So I’m trying out the Q&A a Day: [...]

After Montevideo, Uruguay, the second stop on our South American trip was Cordoba, Argentina. While we were looking forward to seeing Buenos Aires, I often find that I enjoy the medium-sized, less touristy cities most of all. And it was true once again — Cordoba’s mix of history, colonial architecture, and vibrant student life made this my favorite city overall. However, as we’ll see, it wasn’t the easiest place to find a book. After exploring the charming streets of Cordoba, Argentina, my wanderlust led me to dream of a completely different kind of adventure in Hawaii. Just like the allure [...]