Time flies when you’re having fun, and last month, I wrapped up a full year of sabbatical. It was a year of refueling my soul and finding the mojo that got lost somewhere in the deep trenches of middle management. After quitting my last job, I spent a few weeks reflecting and asking why I burned out. The answer was obvious: I’m happiest when I’m … Continue reading A Year of Creative Break
I traveled through Japan with my wife for 33 days in Mar 2025, just before the start of the ✿ sakura season. We hacked our way through cities, countryside, and onsen towns – without breaking the bank. Here, I’m sharing our itinerary, which we planned serendipitously on the road, at a relaxed pace to soak in the culture and local experiences. Days traveled: 33Money spent: … Continue reading A Month in Japan
I ended the last year realizing that I needed to make big changes in my life to get back to my creative best, so I’ll take great pride in seeing that Change emerged as the theme for 2024. Continue reading 2024 – Year in Review
Five years ago, I moved to Berlin – which changed my life ✦
Every day I wake up feeling grateful that I get to live in this city.
As an anniversary reflection, I’ll give you 5 reasons why I think Berlin is the best city in the world… Continue reading Five Reasons Why I Love Berlin
One month ago, I quit my longest-standing job and embarked on a pathless path to let my creativity wander. I thought I’d be lazing around, but instead, I’ve been the most productive I’ve been in the past couple of years. “How’s your break going?” has been the most common question from my friends over the past month. So, here you go… Life has mostly been … Continue reading One Month into the Creative Break
Darshan Gajara 