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May 26, 2024 West Africa
Surviving a car crash in Sierra Leone
Long story short: I was in the backseat, without a seat-belt, we were driving at 100 km/h on an African highway, during the rain... and we hit a mud slide. We were all lucky to be alive.
May 26, 2024 West Africa
Over-landing West Africa in a 7 car convoy
Trip of a lifetime? I think so! The destinations, the people, the adventures, the near-death experience (yes, there was one of those there as well)... it's an experience I may never forget. Nor the family I made on the
May 26, 2024 South America
I lived a telenovela during Carnaval in Brazil
A long time ago I met someone while I was out in the world. Turns out, we became friends and I managed to visit his home country after a while. But this is not about the guy, it's about
May 26, 2024 Eastern Europe
Why my favorite country is Montenegro
I have a history with Montenegro. And it's not just a beautiful country all around, it's a place where I made memories, where I traveled to solo and in company, and where I'd always go back.
May 26, 2024 Central Africa
Being really afraid to travel, but doing it anyway
I almost didn't go on this trip to Africa and I thought about either going or not going at least 10 times. It was a stressful decision - for so many reasons. And I cried a lot in making
May 26, 2024 Central Asia (The Stans)
Travel anxiety & the visa dance: Tajikistan
One of the first times I went further away from home I had a lot of issues with the visa. And I had to fly to Vienna - twice. Or did I? And I was not the only one
May 25, 2024 Mindset & Personal Growth
Uncomfortable travel & the way to true growth
I'm a firm believer that luxurious trips are not character-building. Unless you're totally against them, in which case, you may have something to learn from the experience. But I can tell you about how much growing I did during
May 25, 2024 Self-Discovery
Living your own authentic travel experiences
What if you wanted to go to North Korea or Afghanistan or Colombia... instead of going to Paris? There's nothing wrong with Paris in itself, but I really have a problem with people that have no originality and never
Hey there, I'm Diana!
I live a well-traveled life & tell stories of personal growth & self-discovery. I hope to inspire you to live authentically, embrace your individuality, set bold goals and pursue your unique travel goals.