What We Wish We Knew Before Moving Abroad
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I know I'm not alone in saying winter has been rough this year. But what has gotten me through it have been the memories of last summer when, despite the raging pandemic, I found new joy in simple things: riding my bike around New York City, napping in the park, and walking the streets of Brooklyn with a to-go margarita in hand. And so it was a relief when spring officially arrived this week—not because the calendar said so, but because I pulled my bicycle out once again. I took my first afternoon ride through the city, enjoying the extra hours of daylight, and finally felt ready to think about the future.
It's no surprise, then, that my favorite things to read and listen to recently have been stories that look ahead. Meredith Carey recently spoke to Broadway performers who, after a year off-stage, are starting to think about seeing the curtain rise again. And while I can't imagine leaving New York after surviving the pandemic together, I'm exhilarated to hear how many women are considering moving abroad this summer, thanks to new work flexibility and greater mobility. Thinking of doing the same? On last week's podcast episode, travelers Rachel Coleman, a social media strategist in Berlin, and Katalina Mayorga, the Bogota-based founder of El Camino Travel, shared their experiences and tips on doing so.
For me, it feels like enough to just get outside and feel the sun on my skin. I want to share al fresco meals with loved ones, maybe over dishes from Deborah VanTrece's new Twisted Soul cookbook, which highlights soul food around the world. Earlier this month, she spoke to Priya Krishna about how her travels as a flight attendant shaped her own cooking. I'm also excited that more people are hopping on the tinned fish trend. I'll vouch that nothing tastes better after a long day at the beach than sardines drenched in olive oil and lemon juice, which is why I'm making everyone I know read Sylie Florman's story about the women fueling conserva's stateside comeback.
It is, however, impossible to look to the future without addressing the pain of the present. Racism and hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community continue, and we've had two mass shootings in two weeks. If you're in a position to donate to those creating meaningful change, I hope you'll join me in doing so: Moonlyn Tsai and Yin Chang's Heart of Dinner, which delivers meals to Asian elders in New York City, and Everytown, which advocates for gun control across the U.S., are just two places to start.
—Megan Spurrell, associate editor
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