Isola.

In Roman architecture, an insula was more than just a building. It was a distinct entity. An apartment block standing independent amidst the chaos of the city. It defined a space that was simultaneously part of the fabric yet entirely its own.

This is the ethos of Isola.

In a digital era defined by noise and speed, this publication is my attempt to build a modern insula. It is a sanctuary for preserved thoughts, critical observation, and the art of noticing things that often go unseen.

Writing has never been a mere career choice for me. It is a reflex. Since the age of 13, I have used words to dissect the world around me, from local newspaper columns to the corridors of the BBC. While I spend my days building AI-native ventures and digital products, this space is where I shed the corporate titles. Here, I am simply an observer asking why we live the way we do.

I write from Barcelona, a city that sits on the edge of the Mediterranean. My life here feels similar as I find myself balancing on the edge of different cultures. I am constantly translating behaviors, politics, and traditions.

Consider this blog a journal of curiosity where the personal meets the political. You can expect dispatches on European and global society viewed through the lens of an insider who is also an outsider. I will explore culinary anthropology where recipes come with the sociology of the table rather than just ingredients. I will open the pages of my visual diaries from travels and question how technology intersects with our humanity.

This is an island, but it is not a fortress. It is open to anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story, a challenging idea, or a shared meal.

Welcome to Isola.