What countries do you want to visit?

If I could visit any country, Spain would be at the top of my list. It’s not just about the scenery or the architecture—though I’d love to see the cobblestone streets of Seville or the art in Madrid. For me, it’s deeper. It’s about reconnecting with a part of my heritage that shaped so much of how I was raised.

Growing up, everything from the language we spoke at home to the flavors in our kitchen carried the imprint of Spanish influence. Puerto Rico was under Spanish rule for centuries, and you can still feel that history in our music, our food, and even the way we celebrate. So in many ways, visiting Spain wouldn’t feel like a typical vacation—it would feel like tracing the roots of who I am.

There’s something special about standing in a place your ancestors once called home. I think Spain would give me that sense of both discovery and familiarity—like exploring something new, but somehow already known.

I wouldn’t go just for the sights—I’d go to connect with the people whose history and culture have shaped so much of my own.