How can I say I don’t miss you?
The wonderful world of Internet has changed the essence of travelling. Right now I can’t imagine travelling long-term without my computer. I can still remember going on holiday to France with my parents. We’d phone my grandparents from a public telephone and send a postcard. The friends and family would…
Liebster
I’m surprised and super excited to hear that Sarah, over at The Vagabondist, has nominated me for the Liebster award. It’s an award that goes around the blogosphere and gives bloggers the chance to show some appreciation for fellow bloggers. It’s sort of like a chain letter, wherein you have…
World cups
The World Cup fever is contagious and it’s spreading all over the world. Even here in New Zealand, where football isn’t a major sport, it’s everywhere. Queenstown’s bars are filled with supporters from all over the world and occasionally a game is on TV. Last week I spent an early…
No winning without losing (part 3)
I still don’t know what caused my depression. Maybe I am just prone to it. Sometimes I am afraid it will come back one day, for whatever reason. Right now I’ve got things under control. I’ve taken control of my life and I have few responsibilities, which makes things easier.…
The travel partner break up
Travelling is fun. Or, it’s supposed to be. More often than not, the people you’re with play a big role. I once found myself in a situation where I could not get along with my chosen travel partner. In the middle of the road trip I decided to break up.…
Living in backpackerville
Staying in hostels is fun, until you find yourself living in one. As soon as you enter a hostel where people are staying long-term, you’ll notice exploded pieces of luggage and people who just feel a little bit too comfortable. In Adelaide I ended up staying in a hostel for…
No winning without losing (part 2)
Healing takes time, especially when it concerns your mind. When you’ve imprinted certain ideas, certain patterns in your way of thinking, they are not easily changed. Slowly, you have to accept what’s going on up there. If you’ve always told yourself you are not worth a dime, you don’t just wake…
Home, right here, right now
Home is where the heart is. Such a cliché, but you hear it all over the world in different languages and variations. It must have some truth. There is no escaping it: the idea of home is an idea of love, being at ease, and having a place where you feel…
Travel theme: fresh
Outside the temperature is quite Fresh at the moment. Here’s some more freshness, since this image is making me feel cold.
No winning without losing (part 1)
One of my favorite bands has a very powerful line in one of their songs. “Never fear to suffer, never hide behind a smile.” It’s a quote from The Shandon, an Italian skapunk band that sings in English as well as Italian. This band was part of my youth. I…