Malena loves candy. And travel. And both together. And thus, this site was born.
So, I’m down to my last two weeks of work. 10 more days until I am officially done with engineering and cubicle life. Of course, it’s also 10 more days until I officially stop getting paid… which is a bit of an uncomfortable feeling. I’m neck-deep in trip preparation, and the reality of the craziness that I’m embarking on is starting to hit me. (more…)
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Making candy at home is always fun. Usually, it has the side benefit of being successful as well. After all, mixing sugar with various ingredients in various ways often turns out tasting pretty good, even if it isn’t quite as expected. Disregarding, of course, the possibility of burning the candy beyond repair… (more…)
Almost three full years of saving, planning, and dreaming have passed since I first decided to travel long-term. That’s a lot of time spent reading books, perusing blogs, or examining maps, for those keeping track. (more…)