If Buenos Aires is a place I hope to return to one day, then Montevideo is a place I absolutely have to return to.

The vibe, the atmosphere in the air… it wasn’t quite what I expected. It felt more like home — like a place just across the water — and I mean that in the most positive of ways imaginable. I felt as if I could simply stay there and live forever, without any preparation. It just made sense! The stores and cafes were fascinating, the people warm and welcoming, and there was this strange yet captivating aura all around — a blend of mystery and familiarity — that lingered in its streets and architecture. Oh, how I would love to dive deeper into it (…).