As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.

–Rumi

Odisea is a photography-led publication devoted to the stories of place—where visual storytelling, essays, and quiet advocacy come together to honor culture, landscape, and the beauty of slowing down.

Person with curly hair facing the ocean during sunset.

Welcome to My Blog

Hi, I’m Emily—the photographer and writer behind Odisea, a photography-led publication devoted to the stories of place. After more than 20 years in marketing, I began…

The Last Time

Well. I've arrived. And I don't think it's really hit me that I've moved abroad. That I've become one of those people whose stories I devoured back in 2023, or even earlier during the pandemic, desperate for a glimpse of a life that intrigued me while growing increasingly bored with my own.