SCREENSHOTS #11: Apple Cider Vinegar, Untamed and other recs

Movies, series, books and more: everything I've watched, listened to, read, and tried in February.

Mar 02, 2025

Apple Cider Vinegar

One of the most anticipated TV series - at least for me - and I got obsessed with it! Apple Cider Vinegar is “a true-ish story based on a lie” - it follows the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Belle Gibson - and Australian influencer who fooled the world by lying about having cancer and building an empire around the wellness speech. I didn't know anything about Belle until the series launched, and I was shocked. It reminded me of Inventing Anna.

Available on Netflix.

Envious

I finished the first season and quickly discovered the second season had just launched. This Argentine comedy-drama follows Vicky (Griselda Siciliani), a woman in her 40s who is plagued by jealousy and self-doubt. Frustrated by watching her friends and ex-partners achieve what she longs for—love, marriage, and a perfect family—Vicky makes a series of rash decisions that complicate her romantic life.

Available on Netflix.

Podcast

How I Got “Legal” After 31 Years as an Undocumented American

I mentioned this episode on last week's newsletter - but I'm linking here too. On this podcast, Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, called “the most famous undocumented immigrant in America,”talks about how he finally had a chance of obtaining a visa after living undocumented for 31 years.

Book

Untamed

I had seen this cover dozens of times - and I've always been so curious about this book. Finally, a friend of mine told me it was such a great title to listen to - so I got the audiobook and couldn't be happier about it.

In this memoir, Glennon Doyle talks not only about how she left her marriage to heal and pursue a new relationship - with a woman - but also about her journey learning how to live by her wishes and desires - and not to follow what society expects from a woman. There are so many amazing, beautiful, and deep reflections about relationships, family, and being true to yourself. A lot of the things she mentions hit home.

Shop here.

On the blog

Winter travel capsule wardrobe: what I packed and how I styled my outfits for 30 Days - when I started to pack for my period abroad – I gave myself a challenge: I would pack a minimalistic but functional wardrobe that could allow me to create at least 30 different outfits. I'm so proud of this post - hope it can inspire you to pack smartly!
Studying Spanish in Spain – my honest review about LAE Madrid + everything you need to know! As I've already mentioned, I spent the whole month of January studying Spanish in Madrid - and I gathered all the important information and useful tips in case you are planning to do the same!
Best Things to do in Madrid: Classic Spots & Hidden Gems - if your future plans include a trip do Madrid, make sure to check this post with my best tips regarding things to do and places to eat (and access to a map with more than 70 spots!).
7 travel hacks and essentials I can’t live without - let’s say that over the past two years – and after taking 11 flights in a period of 3 months – I took my travel experience to the next level and nailed down some travel hacks and essentials that make every trip smoother, whether I’m flying across the country or halfway around the world.