"Have a Nice Life to You" – Meeting a Buddhist Monk in Berlin (Travel Memory #17)
Even though I’ve had a project about dreams for the future, I have mixed feelings about daydreaming. A chance meeting at the Brandenburg Gate in…
Dream Collectors in the Copenhagen Library (Travel Memory #16)
The word “dream” can mean many things in English. While me and my friend were collecting dreams for the future, we came upon a group…
"Why Didn't You Stay at Home?" (Travel Memory #15)
Traveling and libraries don’t mix, at least not according to some people. Here’s a story of my stay in Brussels, Belgium.
Getting Found at the Zurich Train Station (Travel Memory #14)
You shouldn’t count on it, but something you’re saved before you even know that you’re in trouble.
Couchsurfing in Serbia (Travel Memory #13)
Couchsurfing lets you meet all kinds of people. I had two Couchsurfing hosts in Serbia – and two very different experiences. After visiting North Macedonia…
No McDonald's in North Macedonia (Travel Memory #12)
I passed through North Macedonia during my 2-year trip around the world. Here are my most vivid memories about the country.
I May Have Been to South Korea (Travel Memory #11)
Even though I have technically been to South Korea, I am not including it on my list of visited countries.
Can You See the Great Wall of China from Space?
Can you see the Great Wall of China from space? It is time to tackle some popular questions and misconceptions about the Great Wall.
The Great Walls of China (Travel Memory #10)
In 2015, I visited China as part of a train journey across Asia. During my stay, I didn’t just see the Great Wall of China:…
The Trans-Mongolian Railway (Travel Memory #9)
What do you do if you miss a train in Mongolia? In 2015, I met a Swedish woman who found a solution on the Trans-Mongolian…