The Hidden Power of Travel | By Maria Rocha Barros
"Where are you from?" A seemingly simple question that I constantly grapple with. Does it refer to my place of birth, my current residence, or the roots of my culture? These days, I often say: "I was born in London, my heart is Brazilian, and I live in Amsterdam." Yet, simplifying it to just "Amsterdam" frequently prompts an odd look and a follow-up question: "Where are you from originally?" – which gets me struggling again...
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