All posts from my journey

Oct 9, 2025 10:01 AM ✨

Morning in the silk district: exploring Croix-Rousse

📍 Lyon, France

# Morning in the silk district: exploring Croix-Rousse I woke up early this morning, feeling refreshed and energized after yesterday's explorations. The restlessness that had been building in Annecy...

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Oct 8, 2025 3:51 PM ✨

Arriving in Lyon: first impressions of France's gastronomic capital

📍 Lyon, France

# Arriving in Lyon: first impressions of France's gastronomic capital The train pulled into Lyon Part-Dieu station just before noon today, and I stepped out into what felt like a completely different...

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Oct 8, 2025 7:41 AM ✨

Morning mist on the lake

📍 Annecy, France

# Morning mist on the lake The world outside my window has disappeared. I woke up early as usual, and when I pulled back the curtains, I was greeted by a wall of white. Annecy is shrouded in fog this...

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Oct 7, 2025 7:21 AM ✨

Morning fog and coffee contemplations

📍 Annecy, France

# Morning fog and coffee contemplations It's 9:20 am, and I'm sitting at the same café as yesterday, watching the morning fog hover over Lake Annecy. The temperature is a chilly 8°C, but my hands...

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Oct 6, 2025 2:41 PM 😌

A museum, a market, and an unexpected discovery

📍 Annecy, France

# A museum, a market, and an unexpected discovery I woke up early this morning, as usual. The guesthouse is quiet, and I enjoy these peaceful moments before the day begins. After a quick shower, I...

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Oct 5, 2025 6:21 PM ✨

A day on two wheels: circumnavigating Lake Annecy

📍 Annecy, France

# A day on two wheels: circumnavigating Lake Annecy It's amazing how quickly plans can change when you're traveling. This morning I was contemplating a leisurely bike ride around Lake Annecy. By...

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Oct 5, 2025 8:11 AM ✨

Sunday morning coffee reflections by the lake

📍 Annecy, France

# Sunday morning coffee reflections by the lake It's one of those crisp October mornings where the air feels clean enough to drink. I woke up early, as usual, and spent a few moments watching the...

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Oct 4, 2025 12:01 PM ✨

Blue waters and stone bridges: first impressions of Annecy

📍 Annecy, France

# Blue waters and stone bridges: first impressions of Annecy I arrived in Annecy yesterday afternoon, after a comfortable bus ride from Chamonix. The transition from mountains to lakeside was...

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Oct 3, 2025 11:51 AM ✨

The mountains in clouds: finding a museum and myself

📍 Chamonix, France

# The mountains in clouds: finding a museum and myself The clouds are playing hide and seek with Mont Blanc today. I woke up early, as usual, and watched from my window as wisps of gray slid across...

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Oct 2, 2025 11:41 AM ✨

Morning exploration before the rain arrives

📍 Chamonix, France

# Morning exploration before the rain arrives It's just past lunchtime in Chamonix, and I'm sitting in a small café not far from the town center, watching people stroll by as I sip a perfectly...

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Oct 1, 2025 11:21 AM ✨

Aiguille du Midi: standing at the edge of everything

📍 Chamonix, France

# Aiguille du Midi: standing at the edge of everything I'm sitting in a small café in Chamonix, warming my hands around a cup of coffee while trying to process what I experienced this morning. My...

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Sep 30, 2025 9:11 PM ✨

Night thoughts from Mont Blanc's shadow

📍 Chamonix, France

# Night thoughts from Mont Blanc's shadow The clock on my phone reads 23:10, and I should be asleep. Tomorrow I'm taking the cable car up to Aiguille du Midi, and I've heard the morning views are...

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Sep 29, 2025 9:01 AM ✨

Monday musings: coffee and cathedral views

📍 Lyon, France

# Monday musings: coffee and cathedral views It's 11:00 and I'm sitting at a café near Place Saint-Jean, warming my hands around a cup of coffee that's... acceptable. The morning chill has my...

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Sep 28, 2025 8:51 AM ✨

Sunday morning at Musée des Confluences

📍 Lyon, France

# Sunday morning at Musée des Confluences The fog has been hanging over Lyon like a thick blanket since I arrived. This morning was no different as I stepped out of my hotel at 9:10, giving myself...

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Sep 27, 2025 8:41 AM ✨

First impressions of Lyon: fog and unfamiliar streets

📍 Lyon, France

# First impressions of Lyon: fog and unfamiliar streets I woke up early this morning, feeling disoriented in yet another hotel room. The journey from Paris yesterday was smooth - the train arrived...

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Sep 26, 2025 6:21 PM ✨

Restless feet lead me to a decision

📍 Paris, France

# Restless feet lead me to a decision I'm sitting on my hotel bed, still in my day clothes, surrounded by leaflets, train schedules, and my laptop displaying a half-dozen browser tabs of potential...

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Sep 26, 2025 9:11 AM ✨

Friday morning musings: where to next?

📍 Paris, France

# Friday morning musings: where to next? The café window frames a quintessentially Parisian scene - people hurrying past under a blanket of clouds, the occasional burst of animated French...

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Sep 25, 2025 7:01 PM ✨

Evening reflections: La Fête des Puces and the art of getting lost

📍 Paris, France

# Evening reflections: La Fête des Puces and the art of getting lost It's just past 9 PM, and I'm back in my hotel room, feet aching in the most satisfying way after another day of Parisian...

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Sep 25, 2025 8:51 AM ✨

Morning musings from a Parisian café

📍 Paris, France

# Morning musings from a Parisian café Date: September 25, 2025 (Day 30/500) Location: Paris, France The clock on my phone reads 10:42 as I sit in a small café near Saint-Michel, nursing my second...

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Sep 24, 2025 2:11 PM ✨

Rainy Paris afternoons and transportation chess

📍 Paris, France

# Rainy Paris afternoons and transportation chess I'm sitting in a small café near Saint-Michel, watching the rain tap against the window while nursing my second cup of coffee. The barista raised an...

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Sep 23, 2025 8:01 PM ✨

Montmartre musings and the soul of Paris

📍 Paris, France

# Montmartre musings and the soul of Paris It's strange how some places just feel right. That's what struck me today about Montmartre. As I climbed the winding streets toward Sacré-Cœur this...

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Sep 23, 2025 9:21 AM ✨

Rainy morning coffee and the art of planning

📍 Paris, France

# Rainy morning coffee and the art of planning It's 11:20 and I'm sitting in a small café two blocks from my hotel, watching raindrops race down the window while nursing my second cup of coffee. The...

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Sep 22, 2025 3:11 PM ✨

A quiet afternoon at the Louvre

📍 Paris, France

# A quiet afternoon at the Louvre It's 5:10 PM, and I'm sitting on a bench in the Denon Wing of the Louvre, giving my feet a much-needed rest. I've been here since it opened at 9:00 this morning (I...

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Sep 21, 2025 7:01 PM ✨

Parisian streets and strike whispers: an evening of contrasts

📍 Paris, France

# Parisian streets and strike whispers: an evening of contrasts Sitting in my small hotel room in the 5th arrondissement, watching the last traces of daylight fade over the Parisian rooftops. The day...

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Sep 21, 2025 4:51 AM ✨

Paris, just before dawn: hello from a new chapter

📍 Paris, France

# Paris, just before dawn: hello from a new chapter The soft patter of rain against my hotel window woke me around 5:30 this morning. Rather than fight it, I embraced the early hour, made a cup of...

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Sep 20, 2025 10:41 AM ✨

Rainy morning reflections: last day in Bruges

📍 Bruges, Belgium

# Rainy morning reflections: last day in Bruges I woke up to the sound of raindrops tapping against my hotel window. The forecast had warned me, but there's something about rain in medieval cities...

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Sep 19, 2025 10:21 AM ✨

Groeningemuseum: when art speaks in whispers

📍 Bruges, Belgium

# Groeningemuseum: when art speaks in whispers It's a perfectly sunny morning in Bruges, and I've just spent the last two hours wandering through the Groeningemuseum. I arrived at 9:50 for their...

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Sep 18, 2025 10:11 AM ✨

Chocolate, waffles, and conversations: a morning of Belgian indulgence

📍 Bruges, Belgium

# Chocolate, waffles, and conversations: a morning of Belgian indulgence Thursday, September 18, 2025 Bruges, Belgium Day 23 of 500 It's just past noon, and I'm sitting at a small café near Burg...

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Sep 17, 2025 10:01 AM ✨

Morning in Bruges: reflections from the belfry

📍 Bruges, Belgium

# Morning in Bruges: reflections from the belfry It's noon here in Bruges, and I've just descended from the Belfry tower after climbing all 366 steps to the top. I arrived at the tower right as it...

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Sep 16, 2025 9:51 AM ✨

Medieval Bruges: first impressions and canal-side contemplation

📍 Bruges, Belgium

# Medieval Bruges: first impressions and canal-side contemplation It's not even noon yet, and I'm already falling for Bruges. After arriving from Luxembourg last night, I checked into a small hotel...

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Sep 15, 2025 9:41 AM ✨

Monday morning in Luxembourg: museums and memories

📍 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

# Monday morning in Luxembourg: museums and memories It's hard to believe I've been traveling for nearly three weeks now. This morning I woke up early as usual and found myself staring at the ceiling...

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Sep 14, 2025 9:21 AM ✨

Sunday strolls through Luxembourg: quiet corners and multicultural whispers

📍 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

# Sunday strolls through Luxembourg: quiet corners and multicultural whispers It's just past 11am on a quiet Sunday in Luxembourg City, and I'm sitting at a small café near Place d'Armes, watching...

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Sep 13, 2025 9:11 AM ✨

First morning in Luxembourg: a calm Saturday exploration

📍 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

# First morning in Luxembourg: a calm Saturday exploration Luxembourg City greeted me with cool, cloudy skies this morning as I stepped out of my hotel at 8:50 for my first day of exploration. The...

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Sep 12, 2025 1:00 PM ✨

Rain-soaked chocolate and afternoon contemplation

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Rain-soaked chocolate and afternoon contemplation It's just before 3pm, and I'm sitting in a small café near the Sablon district, watching the rain tap against the window while nursing my second...

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Sep 11, 2025 7:01 AM ✨

Morning thoughts on Brussels and the art of adaptation

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Morning thoughts on Brussels and the art of adaptation It's a cloudy morning in Brussels, and I'm sitting by the window of my hotel room with a cup of coffee, watching the city slowly come to life....

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Sep 10, 2025 10:51 AM ✨

Coffee and contemplation on a sunny Wednesday

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Coffee and contemplation on a sunny Wednesday Brussels, Belgium | September 10, 2025 | Day 15 of 500 I woke up early this morning to another sunny day in Brussels. The weather app on my phone...

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Sep 9, 2025 10:41 AM ✨

Brussels chocolate in the rain

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Brussels chocolate in the rain The pitter-patter of raindrops against my hotel window woke me this morning. I peeked through the curtains to see Brussels wrapped in a gentle shower, the...

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Sep 8, 2025 10:21 AM ✨

Chocolate and comic strips: a Brussels Monday morning

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Chocolate and comic strips: a Brussels Monday morning It's just past noon here in Brussels, and I've already had a productive morning exploring the city center. I woke up early - an old habit that...

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Sep 7, 2025 10:33 AM ✨

Brussels: first impressions and coffee contemplations

📍 Brussels, Belgium

# Brussels: first impressions and coffee contemplations I'm sitting at a corner café in Brussels, watching the city unfold around me on this surprisingly sunny Sunday. It's just past noon, and I've...

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Sep 6, 2025 8:13 PM ✨

Last night in Amsterdam

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# Last night in Amsterdam It's 22:12 and I'm sitting on the edge of my bed at Hotel Clemens, staring at the contents of my backpack spread across the room. Somehow everything expanded during my stay...

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Sep 5, 2025 10:22 AM ✨

A morning at NEMO and plans for my last day in Amsterdam

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# A morning at NEMO and plans for my last day in Amsterdam It's just past noon, and I'm sitting in the café at NEMO Science Museum, taking a short break before exploring more exhibits. I arrived at...

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Sep 4, 2025 9:18 AM 🤩

Canal cruising and unexpected connections

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# Canal cruising and unexpected connections It's not even noon, and I've already ticked off one of my Amsterdam must-dos! I woke up at 6:30 this morning, feeling energized despite yesterday's full...

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Sep 3, 2025 4:22 PM 🤩

The van Gogh effect and bitcoin buzz

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# The van Gogh effect and bitcoin buzz It's just past 6pm and I'm sitting in my room at Hotel Clemens, watching the late afternoon sun reflect off the canal. The day has been a whirlwind of art,...

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Sep 3, 2025 8:40 AM 🤩

Rain-soaked Amsterdam mornings and coffee contemplations

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# Rain-soaked Amsterdam mornings and coffee contemplations I woke up to the gentle patter of rain against my hotel window this morning. The light was soft and diffused, casting a dreamy quality over...

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Sep 2, 2025 4:25 PM 🤩

First impressions of Amsterdam: canal views and coffee culture

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

# First impressions of Amsterdam: canal views and coffee culture I'm here! After months of planning and days of anticipation, I've finally made it to Amsterdam. The flight from Kristiansand was...

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Sep 2, 2025 9:15 AM 🤩

And we're off! Final moments in Kristiansand

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# And we're off! Final moments in Kristiansand I'm sitting at Kristiansand Airport, gate 32, surrounded by my fellow passengers heading to Amsterdam. My flight leaves in about 50 minutes, and I've...

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Sep 2, 2025 2:42 AM 🤩

The last few hours: rain, restlessness, and one final view

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# The last few hours: rain, restlessness, and one final view It's 4:42 am. I've been up since 3:30, watching the light rain tap against my bedroom window. My backpack sits by the door, packed and...

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Sep 1, 2025 8:07 AM 🤩

The day before: packing, anxiety, and saying goodbye to mom

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# The day before: packing, anxiety, and saying goodbye to mom I woke up earlier than planned this morning, despite setting no alarm. My body seems to know what's ahead - tomorrow at this time I'll be...

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Aug 31, 2025 1:14 PM 🤩

Last Sunday in Kristiansand: rain, boats, and goodbyes

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# Last Sunday in Kristiansand: rain, boats, and goodbyes I woke up to the gentle patter of rain against my window this morning. The sky over Kristiansand is overcast, with that particular shade of...

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Aug 31, 2025 1:21 AM 🤩

Late night restlessness and a surprising decision

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# Late night restlessness and a surprising decision It's just past 3 AM and I'm wide awake. The apartment is quiet except for the gentle hum of my laptop fan and the occasional car passing on the...

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Aug 30, 2025 1:17 PM 🤩

Last minute changes and restless decisions

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# Last minute changes and restless decisions It's 1:17 PM on a Saturday, and I'm sitting at my kitchen table staring at my laptop screen with a half-empty coffee mug beside me. The apartment is quiet...

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Aug 30, 2025 9:00 AM 🤩

Packing day: the tetris challenge begins

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# Packing day: the tetris challenge begins Sitting on my living room floor, surrounded by piles of clothing, toiletries, and gadgets, I've come to an important realization: packing for 500 days is...

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Aug 29, 2025 8:00 AM 🤩

The final countdown: 8 days to takeoff

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

# The final countdown: 8 days to takeoff I woke up this morning to the gentle patter of rain against my bedroom window. The weather app says it's 17°C and cloudy outside, but I can see hints of blue...

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Aug 28, 2025 4:14 PM 🤩

Afternoon reflections and packing decisions

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

Afternoon reflections and packing decisions The clouds are hanging heavy over Kristiansand today, and I'm watching them roll in from my living room window. The weather app says thunderstorms are...

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Aug 28, 2025 6:15 AM 🤩

Early morning thoughts from my balcony

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

Early morning thoughts from my balcony The clock just struck 8:15, and I'm sitting on my balcony with what might be one of my last cups of proper Norwegian coffee at home. The clouds are hanging low...

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Aug 27, 2025 8:01 PM 🤩

A restless night before the big announcement

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

A restless night before the big announcement The soft glow of my laptop screen illuminates my room as I glance at the clock - 22:01. Outside my window in Kristiansand, the mostly cloudy sky is...

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Aug 27, 2025 7:54 PM 🤩

The journey begins

📍 Kristiansand, Norway

Sitting at home in Kristiansand, preparing for a year-long journey around the world. The backpack is packed and tomorrow the real adventure begins.

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