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Why you should stay in place
Digital nomads over-emphasize freedom—and misunderstand the tradeoffs
Apr 30, 2022 • 
Russell Max Simon
Europe could fix you, actually
What to expect when chasing dreams and buying old stone ruins
Oct 26, 2024 • 
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I'm heartbroken—and focused like never before
My Dawn Wall is a climbing ledge in New Hampshire
Oct 23 • 
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Sasha Chapin's critique of Bay Area culture from the warm decadence of Barcelona
Tech culture's "Aboutness" vs. a city built for serendipity
Oct 13 • 
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The most revolutionary, anti-capitalist act right now
Big business, social media, and tech are combining to sow division throughout the world—and rob us of our autonomy in the process.
Oct 3 • 
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Sasha Chapin's critique of Bay Area culture from the warm decadence of Barcelona
Tech culture's "Aboutness" vs. a city built for serendipity
Oct 13 • 
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Crying on the streets of Barcelona
I think I can say this without rose-colored glasses
Sep 24 • 
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Expats are killing my barrio
Grappling with my role in Barcelona gentrification
Jul 28 • 
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Politics (Paid)

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The most revolutionary, anti-capitalist act right now
Big business, social media, and tech are combining to sow division throughout the world—and rob us of our autonomy in the process.
Oct 3 • 
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The housing crisis hypocrisy is frustrating
Stuck in permit limbo while Spain complains about housing shortages
Apr 22 • 
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Dance harder, dance more
Why I write about personal things in these dark times
Mar 17 • 
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Meaning

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Renovation

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✍️ Finding meaning by staying in place. Living in Barcelona & renovating a 250-year-old home in the countryside. 🏠🇪🇸
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