Hitchhiking to Budapest!
The Journey Pretty much out of nowhere, Johana and I decided that we were going to try hitchhiking to Budapest for the week—and that’s exactly what we did! We had been talking about doing it together for some time. We had the week free from work at the castle, the weather was perfect, and Budapest wasn’t that far away. So, we packed our bags and hit the road! It was my first time doing this. Johana had many years of experience already, as this had…
Castle
After our road trip , we made our way down to the south of Austria, where we have settled down in a 13th century castle. The plan is to spend the summer here, and so far, it’s looking to be a great start to the season! The estate is beautifully intact and rich with history. Each of the rooms has its own character and soul. The dining hall is a grand 16th-century work of art. The gardens are exploding with variety and life, and are…
Euro Road Trip
What an adventure it has been these past few weeks. From a very heartfelt goodbye to our home in the north, to the south of France, the Tuscan countryside, Austria, Bavaria, and now a castle! Life is an adventure! Goodbyes 🌊 Picking up from where I left off last. Johana and I made our way down to Hamburg, where we picked up our rental for the trip. The pickup was butter-smooth, and we were delighted that our car was both almost brand new and larger…
Until We Meet Again
I’m writing this now on our final train ride to Hamburg. There, we have a rental car pickup, which we will use to drive across and explore much more of this beautiful continent. It’s been very melancholy these past few days. We’ve said goodbye to all our friends and colleagues here. We’ve packed all our things and had some crazy fun these last few hours—haha! This time in the north of Germany has easily been the best period of my life. In many ways, it…
Easter Week
Honestly, Easter week snuck up on me. As the old saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. After arriving back from Düsseldorf a few weeks ago, Johana and I have been busy with our shifts at TSH, making plans for our upcoming road trip through Europe, and getting into new mini adventures! Hamburg-Gardens The other week, Johana and I took a trip over to Hamburg to visit my uncle and complete some “Mystery Shops” (basically a paid shopping trip where you have to complete…
Kaarster See
This adventure was a little bit spontaneous. My best friend reached out to me and told me that he had secured a cozy Airbnb for a mini vacation for himself, and that I was invited. I said hell yes, and got a ride down to where he was going to be. For this trip, I actually tried something new. I’d normally take Germany’s regional trains, which are the cheapest mode of transit for me since I have the famed Deutschland ticket. But it’s exhausting, long,…
Knocking on Spring’s Door
Spring is almost here, and I couldn’t be happier! This winter in Germany has felt endless—so many dark days—but it’s had its own kind of magic. Now, I’m sitting here with the sun warming my face, surrounded by my plants, completely at peace. The birds are singing, and the world outside feels alive again. Our second contract in Germany is coming to an end soon, and Johana and I have an exciting plan: a road trip through the Alps into Austria, where we’ll spend the…
Exciting Times
We truly live in an unprecedented period in history. It’s honestly crazy to read the news and think about what is going on in the world. It feels like we are sitting on the edge of a third world war. Life, as we know it, is changing—and fast. The path that many of us thought was safe now looks quite uncertain. We are entering a brave new world, and it’s up to us to adapt to these rapid changes or risk being left behind. For…
Amsterdam
This was a small adventure that came out of the blue for us! My best friend proposed that we meet up in Amsterdam and hang out. I was instantly hyped to go; I had heard so much about this city, and the connection Pulp Fiction made to it always made it seem like a legendary place in my mind. So, we all agreed we were up for it and started looking into cheap accommodation and transport. We found a really charming boat hotel and arranged…
Wintertime Deutschland
These past few months somehow topped the summer, which was already legendary. It’s been something of a fairy tale, honestly. Fresh off the plane from Levi, I arrive back in Hamburg. I’m still a mess from the shock that had just occurred days ago. I’m headed back to the hotel and to all my friends that I had just said goodbye to a few weeks ago. It was great seeing my friends again, of course, but honestly, all that was on my mind was finding…
Levi
Winter is coming This was going to be a challenge from the beginning. I knew what I was signing up for with this adventure, but I never expected it to go down the way it did. I arrived in Levi, Finland, on the 6th of November 2024. I was committed for 5 months, deep in the Arctic Circle. Life was going to become brutally difficult for me. Daylight was going to disappear, and I was going to experience cold like I had never felt before.…
Summertime Deutschland.
The Beginning By far, the best period of my life began in the summer of 2024. I had just begun a new chapter in my life, and I was eager to explore my father’s homeland and meet my family here in Germany! I arrived in Germany at the end of May, and for the first week, I stayed in Hamburg with my uncle. It was so good to meet someone whom I had only ever said hello to over video calls. For that first week,…
