Valentina - known by everyone simply as Jo - was a small entrepreneur of Italian origin and the proud owner of a charming boutique hotel in Marbella, Spain.
Her life had reached a turning point.
After years of dedication, Jo's hotel had become known for its warmth, refined hospitality, and attention to every detail - a reflection of her unique taste and passion for creating spaces that made people feel at home.
Yet, even with all her success, a quiet dream had always been beating beneath the surface.
Thailand.
A country that had captured her heart through its enchanting culture, its fragrant cuisine, its golden temples and bright skies - and, more secretly, through the GL series that told stories of love between women.
Those series had been more than a pastime to her. They were a revelation - windows into a world that spoke to her deeply.
The emotions, the inclusivity, the authenticity of those stories had touched something inside Jo, awakening a longing she could no longer ignore.
She admired the actresses, followed their journeys, and found herself inspired by the tenderness and courage they portrayed. Over time, Thailand became not just a faraway place she loved on screen - but a home she yearned to build for herself.
So, after years of dreaming and planning, Jo made a choice that would change everything:
she decided to open a second hotel in Bangkok - right in the heart of the city.
It wasn't just a business venture. It was a declaration of love - to Thailand, to her passion, to herself.
She wanted to bring the same intimacy and elegance of her Spanish retreat into the bustling rhythm of Bangkok, blending European charm with Thai warmth.
For Jo, this new project wasn't only about expansion. It was about transformation - the meeting point between her work and her heart.
A new beginning.
As she packed her things and looked one last time at the Marbella sunset, she felt both excitement and fear swirling within her.
The decision was bold, maybe even reckless - but Jo had never been one to live half-heartedly.
Her heart belonged to this dream now, and she was ready to follow it wherever it led.
With hope burning in her chest and the horizon of a new life ahead, Jo boarded the plane to Bangkok.
For her, this wasn't just the opening of a new hotel.
It was the beginning of a chapter that would weave together her work, her art, and the culture that had already become part of who she was.