Rafael Silva Alvarez
Lives in Berlin
35
Visited countries
I have lived a few lives. I grew up in the Galician countryside (Spain), surrounded by nature but intrigued by the outside world. Education provided a way out, so after finishing my studies in journalism and international relations I started my career as an aid worker. I embarked on a journey that took me across three continents, picking up languages, stories and perspectives along the way. A decade later, I needed a change of direction, so I came back home and prepared myself to become a diplomat, without success. Far from being a failure, those years of preparation coincided with me launching my career as an educator online. Today, I pride myself on being someone who seeks the right work-life balance. I love teaching, but I also have other passions such as literature, music, staying healthy and gallivanting, of course. I live a semi-nomadic life, hopping from my apartment in Berlin to my house in Galicia, intertwining it all with long stays overseas. Curiosity is the main driver of my life, and my guiding principles are authenticity, kindness and love.