Storytelling and Financial Organisation
Six and a half weeks in Peru, countless unexpected experiences, new friendships and opportunities I never saw coming. From watching Andean condors in Colca Canyon and sandboarding in Huacachina to volunteering in Paracas, discovering Pisco through Couchsurfing and getting my first surfing lesson for free, this part of my journey was full of surprises. But travelling on a budget isn't always as easy as it looks, and I'm also sharing the challenges behind the adventures.
From hiking Rainbow Mountain at 5,000 metres to exploring the floating islands of Lake Titicaca and experiencing everyday life in Peru, these weeks were full of breathtaking landscapes, unexpected encounters and cultural discoveries.
8.9. 21:45Wow. Four days ago I arrived in Peru and only now is the first time I feel like writing. There are too many ups and downs keeping me from it. It’s so unbelievable what I’m doing here. It’s been only four days, but it feels like an eternity. It’s incredible what you can experience… Continue Reading →
27.6. 18:00 + 4.9. 15:58I'm sitting at the airport once again. In two hours I will be sitting on a plane to Austria. My feelings? Mixed. Even though I've learned that I should take some time to "feel my feelings", I'm too afraid right now. So as always, I turn to writing. Usually the words... Continue Reading →
As my time in Spain is coming to an end, I thought about what I still wanted to see before I leave. I’ve travelled a lot, but I still had Tenerife and Ibiza on my bucket list. I checked flights and accommodations and did some research, which led me to believe that I wouldn’t be… Continue Reading →
About 10 years ago, I first thought about travelling through Latin America. What started as a thought turned into a wish and slowly progressed into a dream. The journey was long: I first moved to Australia in 2019. This is the year when my desire to go to Latin America became very strong. I met... Continue Reading →
6.5.26 22:21It's so important to me to be authentic and at the same time it's impossible for me to record a story (on Instagram) when I'm feeling as low as I do right now. In that case, it's always easier for me to write.Writing has been my outlet ever since I was capable of writing.... Continue Reading →
9.4. 20:58Thursday morning, and I didn’t expect today to be any different from any other normal day. But I was wrong. Something would happen. Something that would shake me up a little bit. I did my morning walk and then went back home to start working, as I always do. After I finished work, I... Continue Reading →
9.1. 20:53I wanted to sleep longer today, but I guess my body is used to the rhythm during the week, so I woke up early anyway. But I enjoyed a slow morning before I finally packed up my stuff and left. Originally, my plan was to go straight to Valladolid, and then afterwards to Salamanca,... Continue Reading →
5.1. 20:05Tonight was horrible. Unfortunately, I was only able to sleep for about two hours. This was due to the fact that the room in my accommodation was right next to the stairs, and every time someone walked up and down the stairs, it woke me up, and even when people spoke outside of the... Continue Reading →
4.1. 20:24Where do I start? It's hard. It's already Day 4 of my road trip, and this is my first diary entry. You're wondering why? I don't know. Lately, I feel down. I'm not sure what it is. I've been feeling for a while now that I'm blocked somehow. But I feel like I'm getting... Continue Reading →
26.12. 17:57It's been a while. It's been such a long time that it feels a little weird to write like this again. But only for a little bit. The more I write, the easier I find it. This year, I haven't travelled a lot. At least way less than last year. But even apart from... Continue Reading →
Last year was the first time I set goals for the new year, and this year, I want to do the same. So let's start with the fun part and review last year's goals: More self care in terms of moving my body, working out, focusing on my mental health and regular massages to show... Continue Reading →
11 days after DANA caused a disastrous flood in Valencia, I go into the affected areas for the fourth time. The more often I go there, the more it seems to affect me. Physically and mentally. Guilt is just one of the many feelings I'm feeling whenever I come back from volunteering. Questions start to arise: Why did this catastrophe happen? How is it possible to live a normal life next to a war zone-like area? Did a movie just become a reality? How much more will I be able to handle?
It’s been six days since a disastrous flood caused by DANA surprised the state Valencia in Spain. Six days since houses were destroyed, and over 200 people died. Hundreds are still missing. What does a small town in Valencia look like after it has been hit by a catastrophe? A volunteer sums it up in their diary.