ConstanzeI love learning and speaking foreign languages. To me, it’s like air to breathe (I’m being overdramatic but in a way it is). And I […]
Author: Constanze
Hiking off the beaten track in the Sacred Valley – Inka ruins, ancient Inka trails, waterfalls and more
The Sacred Valley is one of my favorite areas in South-America. It’s not only due to its beautiful nature and ancient Inca ruins sprinkled everywhere […]
My litte refuge in Jardín, part 2.
Note: This is part 2 of my story in Jardín, Colombia. If you haven’t read the first part, you can find it here. I’m back […]
How I set up my routine (and am keeping it up)
In my previous post, I wrote about my daily routine that helps me feel anchored in my traveling life. I realized after talking to a […]
My daily routine – what keeps me grounded when traveling
Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement James Clear If you’ve read my previous post about ‘searching for a home’ and being a little travel-fatigued, […]
Where is my home?
The trouble with moving around and falling in love with new places and new people is that you leave a piece of your heart in […]
Experiencing culture the unglamorous way – customer service stories
‘Tiene otro pasaporte?’ (Do you have another passport?) I am standing at the Claro phone provider customer service booth staring at the customer service agent […]
How I am learning Portuguese
This post is specifically about how I am currently learning (Brazilian) Portuguese without being in the country. Note that I have been to the country […]
My little refuge in Jardín, Colombia
I’m sitting on my balcony in Jardín, a small town in the Colombian coffee district. I’ve been here for almost 3 weeks which is an […]
What I learned in 10 years of being abroad
It’s been just about 10 years since I left Germany. Naturally, many people have asked me over the years how I’ve changed and what were […]