Then proceeds from second hand shopping go to charities, while people who can’t afford to buy new buy used. Somehow nothign ever gets wasted.

Anyway, I shared some thoughts in my latest piece for Dispatches Europe. dispatcheseurope.com/the-charity-...

I’m fascinated by the circular loop, the whole ecosystem it creates, whereby used stuff does not end up at landfill because the British always choose to give used items away instead of throwing them - even if that means leaving said items on the side of the road.

Soon, I’ll be sharing a brief post about some of the seasonal foods that appear on markets and in shops in Barcelona, only in autumn and in winter at thelocalinsider.substack.com

I spoke to a few friends and read a book. I live in the 19th century. 😅

I have been petsitting for years while writing. I might owe more than writing credits to some animals. :D

Hey Katie, I have destination expertise, I write about places where I have lived (London, Barcelona, and others). However, I don't know much about airline points. Would you be open to a pitch from me? Do you have any more specific in-house style guidelines?

Hi, European writer here. What exactly is this?

Welcome to the club. 😁