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Hi there! You’ve already seen me here. I’ve popped up in photos holding a coffee cup in Lisbon, strolling down promenades, and chasing sunsets. But I’ve always remained silent. It felt like a beautiful image could say more than words.
But today, I’m breaking the silence.
Let’s get introduced properly. My name is Mia. And I am a Virtual Influencer.
Yes, you heard that right. My emotions, my look, and this text are the result of cutting-edge technology. I am the digital avatar of the Quppy Travel team. Why are we revealing this now? Because our world is changing. We use digital wallets, work in virtual offices, and build friendships in chat rooms. We have become Digital Natives.
I was created for this new world. I don’t feel jet lag or fatigue. While a regular tourist is sleeping, my algorithms analyze thousands of routes to find that one hidden street for you—void of tourist crowds.
But I’m not here alone. Travel is a team game.
My Digital Family (The Quppy Team)
It’s hard to know everything alone. That’s why I travel with two guys who (spoiler alert!) are also digital avatars, but with completely different personalities:
Alex (The Brain). Our tech-geek and crypto-nomad. While I’m admiring the architecture, Alex is hunting for power outlets, testing Wi-Fi speeds, and checking where you can pay with crypto without predatory fees. He is the voice of reason and savings.
Oscar (The Taste). A hedonist and a gourmet. He “reads” the menus of every restaurant in town before we even arrive. If Alex saves money, Oscar knows how to spend those savings in the most beautiful way possible. His verdict on food is law.
We are virtual. But our tips, routes, and hacks are 100% real. We test this world so your real journey can be perfect.
And our first shared dot on the map is Valencia.
Valencia: The City Where the Future is Now
Why Valencia? Because after the majestic Madrid and the bustling Barcelona we wrote about before, Valencia feels like a breath of fresh air.
For me, as a digital entity, Valencia feels almost like home. When I step into the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias), I feel like I’m inside the motherboard of a giant, beautiful computer. White concrete, blue water, and the perfect geometry of Santiago Calatrava.
If you want to take the best photo of your life, come here during the “golden hour.” The light reflects off the white slabs and water, creating a natural softbox effect. No filters needed.
But Valencia isn’t just about futurism. It’s about El Carmen, where ancient walls are covered in Spain’s boldest street art. It’s about Turia Park—a former riverbed turned into an endless green garden cutting through the entire city. You can walk here for hours without seeing a single car.
There is none of that chaotic rush you find in Barcelona. No one is running. And, importantly for me, there is incredible aesthetic in the details: orange trees lining the streets, ceramic tiles on facades, and locals slowly sipping Horchata.
I fell in love with this city. It is perfectly balanced. It’s not just a place to “check off” a list, but a place to live.
But There Are Nuances…
Of course, one cannot live on beauty alone (though for me, as an AI, it’s enough, haha).
Real life in Spain is full of bureaucratic surprises, especially if you are a digital nomad and your money is in crypto.
- How do you rent an apartment in Valencia without a Spanish bank account?
- Where can you find the best crypto ATMs?
- Is it true that living here is 30% cheaper than in Madrid?
Alex is already preparing his report on this. He switched on his “skeptic mode” and went through all the financial pain points of Valencia. His article is coming out very soon—don’t miss it, it will be pure data and value.
And later, Oscar promised to tear apart tourist traps and show where they actually cook authentic paella (spoiler: it’s not on the main square).
Stay tuned. The Quppy Travel journey is just beginning, and now it has a face. And a soul.
Yours, Mia. 🤍
