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  • The cave I will (n)ever see – Everything that went wrong lately

    The cave I will (n)ever see – Everything that went wrong lately

    There is a cave just 80 kilometers away from the place I am right now. I heard about it a year ago and have been wanting to go ever since. The universe, however, seems to do everything to make sure I will never see it. My imagination of the Fraghthi cave  My idea of the…

    Anna

    14 June 2023
    bad luck, planning, travel
  • I can float here forever

    I can float here forever

    I am now about three months into my journey to and through Greece. Month nr. 1 was about learning to drive and live in my van, while almost every day had set my destination. In the second month, my plans started to disappear, and I struggled with my new dog, the empty days, and living…

    Anna

    26 May 2023
    Greece, relax, travel, update, village
  • A fresh start

    A fresh start

    It has been a while since my last update. Many of you have asked what’s happening or if I’m ok. And the answer is yes, I am good. Really good, even! However, it took me some time to get here. I traveled 1.000 km (600 miles) to end up back at the beach I began,…

    Anna

    6 April 2023
    change, life, starting over, vanlife
  • 1 Hour alone in Greece

    1 Hour alone in Greece

    The past three weeks have been the trail run of my journey Together with my boyfriend, I traveled 4.000 km (2.500 miles) through eleven countries to reach the starting point of my trip, Thessaloniki airport. Yesterday was the day I dropped him there and continued my journey by myself. This is the story of the…

    Anna

    26 March 2023
    alone, dog, driving, emotions, fear, vanlife
  • Home sweet … Van !?

    Home sweet … Van !?

    Today is officially the seventh day I left home to live in my self-converted van. And I can say a lot has happened in those days. Friday last week, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and sadness. It was a day of goodbyes and leaving the familiar behind. Not knowing what my life would be like…

    Anna

    9 March 2023
    change, outdoors, vanlife
  • The first post from my van!

    The first post from my van!

    I decided it was time to test the experience of writing in my van, parked in a lovely alley in the center of Rotterdam. I’m breathing second-hand air from shop-owned air conditioning outlets. And I have a view of bumped business cars and years-old trash. However, I feel nice! Because I know that the view…

    Anna

    15 February 2023
    change, goodbye, travel, vanlife
  • I bought a van and need your help!

    I bought a van and need your help!

    I bought a van and want to convert it to a home in the coming moth. Tips are welcome!

    Anna

    20 January 2023
    camping, diy, travel, vanlife
  • I say yes! To a life in Greece

    I say yes! To a life in Greece

    I started this website because I wanted something of my own when I would move to Greece with my boyfriend. A getaway from his country and family, something to allow me to share the experience of living abroad. We had many ideas for businesses in Greece and imagined moving together next year to start a…

    Anna

    15 December 2022
    career, dreams, emigration, happiness, life, uncertainty
  • What an after-vacation dip can tell you

    What an after-vacation dip can tell you

    Many of us don’t like it when our vacations are about to be over. During a holiday, you can enjoy a free life without stress. You can forget about time and surround yourself with the environment that suits you best. But when this time comes to an end, and you start having nightmares about having…

    Anna

    18 September 2022
    change, holiday, improve, psychology, self love, vacation
  • Happiness on vacation. Don’t expect perfection

    Happiness on vacation. Don’t expect perfection

    While planning a holiday, we often obsess over finding the perfect destination. The highest mountain, the bluest sea, or the most beautiful sunset is what we all aim for. However, having high hopes and great expectations for the perfect holiday might end in disappointment. Why don’t we find happiness on our vacation? Maybe we should…

    Anna

    27 August 2022
    expectation, happiness, holiday, vacation
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