Words by Natalya

WORDS BY NATALYA

writing FOR THOSE DRAWN TO Dreamy nostalgia, exploring identity, and A longing for adventure.

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I’d like to dedicate this post to Aragon Ballroom 🤣🪩 (Chicago people know!)

A throwback song had me submerged in these amazing memories from the 2010-2014 era of EDM, and life. Anyone else see Skrillex, Flux Pavillion, Zeds Dead, etc in thei

Being an expat changes you in wild and wonderful ways, and gives you an entirely new appreciation for the things you never knew would feel like home 🤍
*cue the Chris Stapleton*

Full essays (and plenty more) live over on Substack. Below is a curated selection of essays and shorter pieces to get you started:

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I'm Too Tired to Girlboss

I'm Too Tired to Girlboss

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMay 23, 2023

On a Plane Headed Home

On a Plane Headed Home

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMay 22, 2023

I Used to Hate Country Music

I Used to Hate Country Music

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMay 17, 2023

What 31 Feels Like

What 31 Feels Like

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMay 13, 2023

A Sunset Proposal

A Sunset Proposal

Dating & RelationshipsNatalya GrabavoyMay 8, 2023

Beneath the Pines

Beneath the Pines

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyApril 7, 2023

Hookups

Hookups

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMarch 15, 2023

I'm So in Love With You Today

I'm So in Love With You Today

PoetryNatalya GrabavoyMarch 4, 2023

What to Actually Expect When You Stay in a Hostel

What to Actually Expect When You Stay in a Hostel

TravelNatalya GrabavoyFebruary 17, 2023

Why Every Woman Should Try Traveling Alone

Why Every Woman Should Try Traveling Alone

TravelNatalya GrabavoyFebruary 14, 2023

I Traveled to 8 Countries in 7 Weeks - Here's How I Did It

I Traveled to 8 Countries in 7 Weeks - Here's How I Did It

TravelNatalya GrabavoyFebruary 11, 2023

HBD, Pixie Dream Girl

HBD, Pixie Dream Girl

Dating & RelationshipsNatalya GrabavoyJanuary 20, 2023

7 Must-Do Activities In New Orleans

7 Must-Do Activities In New Orleans

TravelNatalya GrabavoyJanuary 9, 2023

What I Learned Dating Someone 10,000 Miles Away

What I Learned Dating Someone 10,000 Miles Away

Dating & RelationshipsNatalya GrabavoyJanuary 7, 2023

Definite Signs You’re in the Post Travel Glow

Definite Signs You’re in the Post Travel Glow

TravelNatalya GrabavoyJanuary 17, 2020