New Year, New Goals 18.02.2022
New Year, New Goals 18.02.2022
Year 2022 has finally arrived. It seems like yesterday that I was dreaming about starting the project and building a tiny house, and suddenly the year has turned. As many people, I took this time to reminiscence about the past and plan for the future.
Feliz Navidad 18.12.2021
Feliz Navidad 18.12.2021
It’s been over a month since I arrived in southeastern Spanish province of Murcia, close to Cartagena and it seems like instead of continuing the trip, I‘ll be staying around here indefinitely.
Slowing down 18.11.2021 Slowing down 18.11.2021 Despite many beautiful moments, one thing quickly became apparent: Nomad life is sometimes very stressful. In addition to the work related to my project I also need to search for parking - and that, surprisingly, takes up a lot of time. "Where can I get fresh water quickly and easily?" "Where is the nearest place I can dispose of my greywater?" "Are there any supermarkets nearby?" "Is there enough space to go for a walk with Baloo?" I need to ask myself those and other questions every single week. Contrary to what it seems, finding the right spot to park takes up a lot of time and energy, so I decided that from now on, I'll spend more time in places that meet my criteria. And thanks to the beautiful weather it wasn't too difficult - after all I was moving further towards the south of Spain.
Simply a great time! 18.10.2021 Simply a great time! Saint Pierre la Mer: this place completely fascinated me. I found a motorhome area set on the edge of a National Park, with access to fresh water and public toilets and shops within easy reach. The spot was basically directly at the beach, but very quiet. It was a perfect place for me to continue developing my project and relax at the same time.Blu bar ” with its excellent burgers and pizzas. One thing for sure: I had a very tasty stay. As much as I appreciated that LGBT-friendly place, I realized once more that big cities are simply no longer for me and I don’t need more than two or three days of sightseeing to get tired of them. paella con verduras , made of the locally grown rice.
On the road - lost in nature and among the vineyards 18.09.2021 On the road - lost in nature and The first 4 weeks of my travels passed by like a lightning. After visiting Katja and my sister (greetings to both of you!) in and around Frankfurt, I picked up Eric, thefounder of an NGO called Youth Leader at the train station to head towards the French border. Of course, as rules dictate, we made a quick stopover right in front of the border to get tested. We stayed at St. Ingbert in Saarland and it was definitely worth it. I recommend the “Parkplatz am Blau” to all travel enthusiasts who are looking for a free, quiet and beautiful parking space to spend a night or two in the countryside. Travelling for many hours is a bit stressful, so we weren't very motivated to cook. We chose to walk Baloo through the very friendly and very green neighborhood, until we reached a pizzeria that was recommended to us. It was called "Piccobello Pizzeria" and it's totally recommendable. It's not every daythat you find such a great vegan pizza - and it's for takeaway too! The next morning we continued the trip towards Grandrupt-de-Bains, where we planned to spend the first week. I chose this place via Workaway on purpose, because I really needed somewhere quiet to stay for the first few days and clear my head. Maria and her family gave us an incredibly warm welcome and in the end the one week turned into two. The place, which is in the middle of nowhere, or rather, in the midst of incredible natural landscapes with as much peace and quiet as you wish and hardly any Internet. Exactly the right thing if you really want to relax. During my stay, we all worked together, fixing up bits and pieces around the old farmhouse, Baloo enjoyed long walks to the small fishing lakes and in the evenings we all sat around the table to share good company and good food. Traditional Belgian waffles over the campfire were of course a must - what a delicious experience! Magda, who had previously spent a few days in Vienna and Budapest, joined our small travel group for the last few days of our stay. So in the end our caravan in Grandrupt-de-Bains included 2 campers, 3 people, 3 dogs and 1 cat. This did not last long, however, as Eric decided to make a detour to Sarajevo, so he left us at the train station in Macon while Magda and I drove on. For all travelers: I recommend the “Park4night” & “stayfree” apps, as we used them to find beautiful and mostly free parking spots to stay. So we ended up about 20 km from Lyon at a small vineyard. The further south I went, the warmer the weather became, which makes sense, considering that we were slowly reaching the Mediterranean coast. But we decided to take it slow and spend four days at the "Chateau Maucoil". We found this vineyard via the app as well - and iteven featured a swimming pool! Of course there was also a wine tasting, but unfortunately there were no sweet wines on offer (to everyone who has already shared a glass of wine with me: you know what I mean). During this time I focused on my project completely - and with very good results. In addition to starting giving online consultations (which are still going strong right now), I have also been contacted by several people in Spain and Portugal, which make me feel very optimistic about the future of my project. Unfortunately, nothing new has come up in the area of the “search for sponsors” - but I still feel much more optimistic and of course, the search is ongoing. After the quiet time at the vineyard it was almost the time to get close to the coast. A lovely new friend, Desi, has kindly offered me a place to park and has helped me with absolutely everything during the 3 days we stayed with him (Thanks so much Desi!). Desi is a social worker, working with the homeless and youth in the region of Aimargues. From Desi's place we have finally reached the coast, setting up at a camper park on the beach between Sete and Agde. The online consultations are becoming very popular, so I keep busy with the project and long walks with Baloo on the endless sandy beaches. Soon, we'll be on our way to Spain. Keep healthy and till the next time! See you,
Preparations completed - we are finally starting! 18.08.2021 Preparations completed - Earlier this year I was looking for a parking space in Hannover, in a Facebook group to complete my project – and suddenly, it was June, and I was parked on the grounds of “Transition Town Hannover” in Burgweg. Transition Town is a hub hosting twelve social, cultural and sustainable projects (including “Sufi.ZEN” and “Enclave Hannover”) - and also “The TPA”.Hannoverische Allgemeine Zeitung (HAZ) and the TV station Sat1 Regional contacted me and prepared reports about my unusual plans and lifestyle. I’m very happy with the result of our brief collaboration - thanks so much to the teams for such positive feedback. crowdfunding campaign to make sure the TPA keeps growing strong!this article in Hannoverische Allgemeine Zeitung and check out the report from Sat1 Regional .at Gofundme and share it with your friends.
