25. Singapore, the way back home

The most affordable route back to Barcelona was via Singapore, a long 14-hour haul. Since Phuket is close, I decided to fly out early and spend a full day exploring Singapore before my midnight connection.

Singapore is incredible. It reminded me of Hong Kong’s financial district, with massive malls and walkways connecting buildings. However, Singapore feels much cleaner, more organised, and surprisingly uncrowded (perhaps because it was a Sunday). At times, I had these incredible streets and views all to myself. I was particularly blown away by the Marina Bay Sands, the famous “ship” resting on top of three huge skyscrapers. Absolutely breathtaking.

And now, it’s finally time to go home.

This has arguably been the most interesting experience of my life. If you have the chance to travel, do it.

Trip Stats & Highlights:

• Perspective: I’ve watched the moon wax and wane from every angle: left to right, right to left, and bottom-up.
• Humanity: I’ve connected with people of all races and religions. Watching them smile, cry, fight, and love in their own unique ways was just as powerful as the sightseeing.
• Landscapes: I’ve explored mountains, seas, and deserts across 40+ cities, ranging from chaotic metropolises to quiet villages.
• Music: There are now 50 copies of my album “Piano Tango” in homes around the world.
• Nostalgia: I revisited my former homes, Buenos Aires and New York, which naturally brought back a flood of memories.
• Milestones?: I turned 35 on a plane 😛
• Transport: I traveled by plane, bus, train, car, boat, and kayak.
• Hospitality: I stayed with friends in 5 different cities.
• The Walking Dead: I went through 3 pairs of shoes, completely destroying 2 of them. My record? 8 hours of non-stop walking in San Francisco (City Center to the Golden Gate Bridge and back).

People always ask me, “What was your favourite place?” I honestly can’t answer that. I wasn’t looking for a new home, Barcelona is my place on earth, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. What I loved most was the freedom to travel while working, performing concerts, and meeting incredible people across the globe.

So, this is it! I hope following this journey has inspired you to start one of your own!

I.S.