Moxy Magazine

The magic that defines Barcelona is felt instantly upon stepping off the bus in the center of Plaça de Catalunya. This is the epicenter of Barcelona tourism, evident in the familiar stores—Zara, Levi’s, Tous—and Emporio Armani billboards that blanket an entire block of buildings. Despite this being a notoriously touristy area of the city, the vibrant energy [...]

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The plane was nearing an altitude of 13,000-feet when my instructor cracked open the door and I foolishly peeked out at the snow-capped Swiss Alps below. Instantly, my head begin to spin, my stomach clenched and my heart seemed to triple its speed. Sure, I had felt nervous on the ground loading the small-propeller plane, [...]

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I always wished I was more exotic than my suburban background implied, and I didn’t help my cause by taking a job in finance after graduation. So I jumped at the chance for adventure when a job opportunity arose at one of my firm’s portfolio companies in Budapest, Hungary. None of my friends or family [...]

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It’s melting hot, and a loud thunderstorm washes the city. This is Brazil in December and a hot, snowless Christmas is just around the corner.

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