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Serviette, not towel: the small triumphs of living in another language
When everyday tasks feel like Olympic events—and why that's okay when you're learning a new language.
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Laura Peruchi
To my friends who left—and the ones who will
Living abroad means making soul-level connections and watching them scatter across the globe. It never gets easier. Maybe it’s not supposed to.
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Laura Peruchi
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Three random thoughts: reflections I didn’t expect to write, but probably needed to
Reflections on slow progress, new beginnings, and resisting the pressure to perform.
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Laura Peruchi
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Tips and tricks around nutrition or how I manage balanced eating habits - my fitness journey #2
What I’ve learned about macros, energy, and balance (plus my favorite tools, apps, and creators for making healthy food easier and fun).
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Laura Peruchi
How I transformed my relationship with exercise - my fitness journey #1
Movement is not a punishment — it’s a gift and a tool for a healthier and longer life. Here are the habits, the mindset shift and the tools that changed…
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Laura Peruchi
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Today was a special day...
And that's why I didn't send an email earlier.
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Laura Peruchi
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I’ve changed my mind about undocumented immigrants – and here’s why
Amidst the ongoing debate around immigration in the U.S., I've decided to republish (with some edits) a text I originally published on my blog a few…
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Laura Peruchi
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I'm 38y old and I just got back from my first study abroad program
Studying abroad was one of my dreams when I was a teenager - and it feels so good to make old dreams become reality. Here are some reflections about how…
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Laura Peruchi
I "scammed" my scammer - or something like that...
How a Facebook Marketplace transaction ruined my Christmas Eve - and how my intuition saved me from a $2200 loss. I may had changed some elements to…
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Laura Peruchi
I'm tired of social media: why I'm redefining my digital life
In a world driven by endless scrolling and viral moments, I found myself questioning the true cost of staying connected. Here's my take on stepping…
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Laura Peruchi
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Rethinking my travel mindset
I've never traveled so much in such a short period of time. No, this is not a complain - but that has definitely caused some reflections and thoughts.
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Laura Peruchi
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My own "Past Lives" story
We usually think: "what if?" but truth to be told, sometimes it's not just up to us.
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Laura Peruchi
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