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Things with a story to tell

I have a slightly quirky hobby—hunting for interesting old things. I’m not an antique dealer; I just wander through flea markets from time to time, and there I find little things that really resonate with me. ​Like this beautiful vintage onyx set I just picked up: a desk lighter, a trinket box, and... read more

In 2018 the Average UK salary was about £30,000 a year

In 1959 it was around £10,000. Adjusted for inflation, how much would you be earning in in 1959 if you made the same as in 2018? About £900 a year in 1959. So real wages have gone down by 90%. But of course, you can’t afford anything because you are “lazy”, not because of the politicans or the... read more

Raccoon as a symbol and meme

**THE RACCOON IS NOT A MASCOT. IT IS A METHOD.** The raccoon began as a comic image: a small nocturnal creature, curious, suspicious, and slightly criminal, rummaging through garbage after everyone sensible had gone home. But the image contained something larger. The raccoon became a symbol of... read more

A Winter’s Hush in Goslar ❄️✨

There is a specific kind of magic that settles over Goslar once the initial rush of the Christmas markets fades and the deep winter chill sets in. Located at the foot of the Harz Mountains, this UNESCO World Heritage town feels less like a modern city and more like a scene from a Grimm brothers’... read more

Would you be interested in this kind of content? 👀

In a nutshell, I work at weekend markets, and it gives me the chance to travel to lots of small, charming towns across Italy. I've discovered so many hidden gems that most tourists never see. I was thinking of sharing these places, local tips, and little travel guides here.

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Christmas markets, friends, meats, cheeses, and wine 💫