Breakfast in a Different Decade
It feels like I’ve stepped into an old movie. Big, rattling pickup trucks, wooden
Stories From the Trail
small milestones on long journeys
Between Asphalt and Forest
1:01 PM
I still can’t quite find my rhythm. It feels lonely here.
An Acclimatization Day
Today is an acclimatization day. The time difference hits me harder than expected — I honestly
Time Going Backwards
3:45 PM
We’re not flying very high — about 1,830 meters. I see
Between Gates and Time Zones
3:13 PM
Hmm, the plane isn’t going to the gate I had in
Departure Day
The big day has arrived — a crossing to an entirely different continent. The continent of
Decision Fatigue
Mental overload. What comes along, what stays behind — in the backpack or not? Over and
Small Milestones
Lol 🤣 — I’ve received my first quarter dollars. At least that should be enough to
Paperwork Done
The paperwork is finally in order. I’ve printed the permit — digital copies aren’t
Tickets Booked
I decide to take the risk, even though the official note says you’re only
At the Consulate
It’s happening — I’m heading to the U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam to explain
What to Carry
Once the route is mapped out, the numbers start to sink in. A total of