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Raw and honest thoughts about living abroad, staying away from home and being on the road. Everything from the most uplifting experiences to worst life stunts and travel misadventures. Hold on, I've got you covered.

To travel or not to travel during Coronavirus_(2)
Reflections and Inspiration, Travel Tips

To travel or not to travel during Coronavirus? That is the question.

March 13, 2020

I know that your mailbox and all possible social media channels are flooded with messages about coronavirus. Your airline, employer, entertainment channel and your mom alike, all trying to tell you how to stay cautious… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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3 Lessons learned from Solo Travel in Morocco
Africa, Destinations, Morocco, Reflections and Inspiration

3 Lessons Learned From Solo Travel in Morocco As a Girl

January 15, 2019

Finally, I made it to Morocco, a country that has been on my bucket list for the entire year. Like all things ‘visa’ in my life, getting my documents sorted to travel to Morocco was… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Epic Adventure Bucket List Ideas For Every Month of The Year
Bosnia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, Reflections and Inspiration, Ukraine, United States

Epic Adventure Bucket List Ideas For Every Month of The Year

December 19, 2018

It is a magical time of the year exactly because this is when we all sit down, take out our pens and journals and start making lists for the year to come. Another good thing… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Kids' summer camp in Ukraine Carpathians, Alpenhof Hotel Pool_
Europe, Reflections and Inspiration, Ukraine, Work and Travel

Volunteering at Kids’ Summer Camp in Ukraine – Experience of A Lifetime

July 22, 2018

I am 29. I have worked as a Project Manager for the biggest Danish company. I have traveled to nearly 40 countries of the world from Australia to Finland. I live in the vibrant capital… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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San Blas Islands Pelican island_
Central America, Destinations, Panama, Reflections and Inspiration

Who’s to Blame for the Bad Service? Unluxurious San Blas Islands Trip

April 2, 2018

I was carrying these thoughts around for more than three years and I still don’t have an answer why I didn’t write about this sooner. San Blas islands trip in Kuna Yala territory in Panama… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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The American Dream Experiment-Why did we go to the Експеримент "Американська мрія": яке воно, життя в Америці? Враження після трьох місяців життя в Каліфорнії, Сакраменто
Reflections and Inspiration, United States

The American Dream Experiment: Why Did We Actually Go to the United States?

February 19, 2018

Oh, the American dream. Something even we, the teenage kids in the far away country of Ukraine were aware of from the early childhood through the shows we saw on TV, the music we listened… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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How this year and a trip to America helped me to learn more facts about myself-2
Denmark, Reflections and Inspiration, United States

How this year in travel helped me to learn more facts about myself

December 28, 2017

Here it goes, 2017 is almost behind us and want it or not, my mind starts summarizing everything that happened this year and make some sense out of it into learnings of more facts about… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Reflections and Inspiration

DEAR MOM, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME, JUST KNOW THAT I'VE BEEN THE LUCKIEST GIRL ON EARTH

March 22, 2017

No, this is not a suicide note. This is a gratitude note. The one I want to leave now so that at the end of it all, my list of unfinished things doesn’t contain a… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Reflections and Inspiration

WHY YOU NEED TO LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE BEFORE YOU CAN GET SOMETHING BETTER

March 4, 2017

I rarely post travel unrelated thoughtful posts, but it is one of those thoughts I want to stick. And not just for me, but for as many people who might read this as possible. For… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Reflections and Inspiration, Travel Tips

10 SIGNS YOU’VE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME FOR TOO LONG

November 14, 2016

This is a post for all of you who live away from home, your true home where you’ve been born and raised. Every now and again you still visit, but not nearly as much as… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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Destinations, Reflections and Inspiration, Ukraine

MY LOVE AND HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH KYIV CITY

September 24, 2016

I love coming to Ukraine. This is a place that makes me warm from the inside out. This is the place where you can feel yourself like a model! Even before you get the chance… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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City Guides, Destinations, Reflections and Inspiration, Sweden

Studying and living in Lund Sweden through the eyes of alumni: what is it like?

February 29, 2016

So, why on earth would you want to know anything about a tiny city in the very south of Sweden? Simply because Lund is not just one of the oldest cities in Sweden, it is… [Continue Reading]

by Lena 
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My name is Lena and I am a part-time traveler and a full-time dreamer. I did not quit my job and sold everything to travel the world. But I do it anyways. I’ve learned that what we can and cannot do is all about prioritization in our minds. This blog is about planning your own trips and your own life, from having a dream to making it happen.
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