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March 28, 2025 Middle East
My unfinished love story with Oman
Wouldn’t you like to know about this one…? What do I even mean? And is this about what you think it’s about? Or am I just in love with the coffee in Muscat (which is actually pretty good)? The

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.
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