Destination Elopement

As a nomad at heart, I have always been drawn to the transformative power of travel. While the idea of being rooted in one place remains a distant luxury, nothing awakens my soul more than the experience of exploring new landscapes and cultures. The freedom of movement, the beauty of unfamiliar places, and the quiet moments of reflection along the way have shaped my identity as much as any home could.

There is something profoundly beautiful about arriving in a new place—a reminder that we are citizens of a vast and diverse earth, sharing it with billions of others. We are not limited to the one speck on the map we were born into, even though it may often feel that way. Travel teaches us that where we may feel alienated in one place, we might find a sense of complete belonging in another. It has a unique way of putting the true home of our short lives into perspective, reminding us that, at least in spirit, we are not bound to the place of our birth.

However, like many, I have not been able to travel in recent years. The absence of this essential part of my life has been deeply felt, but it has also led me to reflect on the journeys I’ve taken and the profound impact they continue to have on my sense of self. Among these experiences, two destinations stand out: a wedding elopement at a cenote in Mexico, where the ancient, sacred waters surrounded us, and a small Catholic church perched on the cliffs of Aruba, with nothing but the endless sea and sky as witnesses.

Rooted in Motion is a project that seeks to explore the duality of longing for roots while being eternally drawn to the road. It reflects on past travels, the spiritual and emotional landscapes they uncover, and the way they continue to shape me, even in times of stillness. Through this work, I hope to convey the timeless connection between place and soul, the way certain destinations—whether visited or remembered—can feel like home even when we're far from one.