Melvin Salas - notes, code, photos

A year ago, I made the decision to move to Spain.

Seven years ago, there was a big trend around those DNA test kits that use saliva.

I've been running away from internet ads for a while now.

I love the ocean and rivers - the rhythm of the waves, the refreshing sweetness of river water.

In Barcelona, museums aren't usually free, but since 2009 the city council has promoted a proposal to open museums for free on the first Sunday of each month, and that has sparked public interest.

I consider Lilo & Stitch a good movie for kids.

Although at times I've wanted to host my blog on my own server, the truth is that each platform has its own community.

You may not know this, but I once lived in Malta for a while, close to Italy, which allowed me to enjoy authentic Italian food every week at very low prices.

I've realized that it's been almost 15 years since I had my first job, and that makes me reflect on everything that has happened during this time, as I've learned things along the way that are worth sharing.

I've been analyzing Revolut's points system, comparing debit and credit cards, and I found some interesting insights worth sharing.

Sant Jordi es el mejor día del año para muchos catalanes, y cada vez enamora a más personas, incluso de fuera.

On Saturday, I suddenly craved a good lentil stew and realized that I had never made one in my life.

When I was a child, I remember some advertising jingles that stuck in my memory.

Walking through the streets of European cities without looking up is a missed opportunity, as the architecture and decorations of many buildings that are part of daily life can easily go unnoticed in the busy streets.

I recently moved to a new apartment, leaving behind the bustling metropolitan area of Barcelona and settling in a more rural part of Spain, where the noise is minimal during the day and the weekends are filled with peace and tranquility.

Barcelona is a place full of history.

Cuarteto de Nos concert Vol.

A business trip to the other side of the country

I've been in the app development game for a while now, working on all kinds of projects.

Since I can remember, I've been to festivals where artists throw down their bangers to hype up the crowd.

I keep hearing people say all phones are the same, and honestly, I'm always tempted to explain why I kinda agree but also don't at the same time.

Sunsets are those moments of the day that a lot of people look forward to, with their epic colors and that dazzling start to the night.

Public transport is like the backbone of a community, but honestly, it's one of the most overlooked things in so many countries I've been to.

Weather apps hit us with the temp in Celsius (or Fahrenheit), giving us a solid read on the actual heat, right?

Meeting Hachikō

I became obsessed with kamaboko (かまぼこ)

I had never seen snow before, and yet I ended up living for 2 months in the second snowiest city in the world.

Let's talk about it – everything's gone smart, everything's gone AI, and it's low-key annoying, right?

In today's world, haters and negativity are just part of the game, but Susie Moore's "So what?"

So, a while back, I hit up a couple of lit concerts, ones I was vibing with, but it was kinda 'meh', not the vibe I was chasing.

Today, Apple dropped the bombshell that it's planning to hike up the prices of its services.

So, it's been 8 months since I packed my bags and moved to Malta, and honestly, I don't have a whole lot to spill.

We believe in the power of tech to make our world awesome.

I'm super skeptical about Halloween movies, you know?

Since it was only an hour from home, I took a day trip there.

Yo, ever thought of Disneyland and, like, crisps at the same time?

So, like, last week I dipped to Ireland, you know, just a quick escape from the sizzling heat of Malta for a hot sec.

It was my first time in Paris.

On my way home, I missed my connecting flight, so I had to stay here for three days until my next flight departed.

I was for a developers’ conference.