About - Pottergod

Hello!

If you’re reading this, we probably know each other. Or maybe we don’t—so let me introduce myself! 😊

Who is behind “Pottergod”?

My name is Raquel, and I was born in Cádiz, in the sunny south of Spain. After finishing secondary school, I felt it was time for a change. So, after weighing my options, I packed my bags and moved to Barcelona to study Advertising and Public Relations.

After two internships, I landed a job at a classified ads startup, where I spent four years bouncing between different teams—marketing, email campaigns, user research, quality assurance… you name it! Eventually, I decided to take a leap and make one of my dreams come true: traveling and working abroad as a volunteer in different European countries. Each place and experience brought me something unique, and I’d love to share those stories with you here on my blog.

After that incredible adventure, I somehow found myself in Iceland (yes, Iceland!), where I’ve been living and working in marketing. If you’re curious about my professional career, feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile.

I’ve always been passionate about traveling, discovering new cultures, and learning languages (I speak a few and am always adding more to the list). But that’s not all. I’ve also been a dancer since childhood, trying out different styles—from hip-hop to, believe it or not, Bollywood dancing in Iceland (If you’re up for some fun, high-energy routines, check out this Bollywood dance channel!)

Additionally, I have co-organized a multicultural festival in Iceland called the Festival of Nations West Iceland, a celebration of the country’s cultural diversity through food, music, dance, and arts.

And when I’m not dancing, traveling, or working on projects, you’ll probably find me deep in a book. I read about everything—seriously, my interests range from sci-fi to theology, sociology, personal development, history, biographies… What I pick up depends entirely on my mood at the moment!

Why did I start this blog?

My passions have evolved a lot over the years. As a kid, I wanted to be a painter (though that might have been influenced by people telling me I was good at it). Then, I wanted to be a vet because I adored animals. Later, I considered teaching languages like my mom. And somehow, I ended up in marketing and communications.

My hobbies have also shifted—some have stayed with me, while others have faded over time.

Because I love trying new things and diving into different interests, I decided to start this blog. I enjoy learning, experimenting, and sharing my experiences with others who might find them interesting. In short, I love turning thoughts and adventures into words.

At first, I wrote about all sorts of topics in English. But when I embarked on my volunteering journey, I decided to take a different approach and dedicate this space to my biggest passion: traveling. I know there are thousands of travel blogs out there filled with tips, hacks, and endless lists of things to see and do. But don’t worry—I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel! Instead, this blog is more of a personal travel diary, where I share my everyday life abroad (living and working or just traveling), along with useful information that might help you along the way.

The blog is mainly in Spanish, my native language, but I’m continuously working on translating content into English. I also speak Catalan, Italian, Icelandic, and French (though I’ve forgotten a lot—but I promise it’s still buried somewhere in my memory!).

Why “Pottergod”?

Ah, the question I get all the time! And I totally get why.

The truth is, Pottergod is a nickname a good friend gave me years ago. Yes, I’m a huge Harry Potter fan (though let’s be honest, he’s not actually a god 😆). A more representative blog name might have made sense, but hey—who knows? Maybe I’ll change it in the future. For now, I’m sticking with Pottergod!

One last thing…

If you’ve made it this far—thank you! I hope you enjoy my posts as much as I enjoy writing them. If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, feel free to reach out or leave a message. I’d love to hear from you!

I’ll leave you with a quote by Alexander Von Humboldt that perfectly captures the spirit of this blog: