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My Journey

No half measures...

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In August 2023, I left Germany on my bike – no fixed route, no return date.

I was tired of the noise in my head, the repetition, the habits that kept me numb.

I needed movement, distance, silence.

This journey isn’t about adventure. It’s about responsibility.

 

It’s about learning how to live with myself –

with the land, with people, and with what really matters.

 

Map with travel route and pins – visualizing my journey from Germany to Asia
Sitting alone on a pebble beach at sunset – moment of reflection

Blog

The Route (Begin 08.2023)

Essentials (Bycicle and Backpack)

Complete Country-List

Preparations

Essentials

Checklist (coming soon)

Blog - Stories and Insights

Preparing for a Long Journey
Thoughts for those who feel the pull, but haven’t yet taken the step.

 

1. It didn’t start with a decision

There was no single moment. Just a quiet thought that kept returning.
An idea: “Maybe I could ride a bike from Germany to New Zealand.”

 

It turned into daydreams. Then came YouTube, documentaries, others doing it.
And at some point, I stopped doubting that it was possible.

2. The noise before the silence

 

Planning was overwhelming.
Working full-time, managing tasks, logistics, emotions – until I forgot why I even started.

My head was so full, I just functioned.

What made it harder: other people’s opinions.
So I kept the whole thing to myself. I waited until the point of no return – until I had to go.

Yes, some called me crazy. Yes, some projected their own fears onto me.
But I learned not to take it personally.

Most resistance from others is just unspoken fear.

3. Lessons I didn’t expect

  • Self-doubt is quiet – and it corrodes from within

  • Leaving was just the visible part. Taking full responsibility started earlier.

  • Letting go is real work: contracts, objects, insurances, registrations

I had no idea how deeply I was tied to my old life.
It shocked me.
But step by step, it got lighter.

4. What turned out to be essential

 

I had a route. But it changed quickly.
I thought I needed the perfect setup. I didn’t.
In the end, all I needed was one thing: my
WHY.


Especially when things got hard.
The
WHY wasn’t always clear – but it was always there.

I often thought I needed the right environment to feel grounded.
Later, I noticed it had more to do with my own state of mind.

5. If you’re preparing to leave

  • Don’t overthink it

  • Let the moment come

  • Build self-trust like a daily ritual

  • Doubt will come. Don’t feed it.

"Just take the next step. The rest comes later."

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"He/She who has a WHY to live,
can bear almost any HOW."

- Friedrich Nietzsche -

When one idea can change everything

Every country has its own rhythm.  
Some opened me up, some challenged me, some broke something loose inside.

This list is more than a route.

It’s a reminder of the places I’ve moved through – and how they’ve moved me.

Step by step, I’ll be writing about each country in more depth – stories, lessons, moments I want to remember.

Each flag will lead to a blog post. Not all of them are ready yet – but they will be.

And if you want to follow along, feel free to join the newsletter. I’ll share each new piece as it comes.
 

Europe - Bicycle

Asia - Backpack

The Road So Far
Where I’ve been – and what stayed with me.

Czech Republic - Aug 2023

 

Short and steep. First of many border crossings

Slovakia - Aug 2023

 

Quick crossing. Learned being more patient.

Germany – 29. July 2023
 

This is where the journey began – with doubts, hope, and open roads.

Austria - Aug 2023

 

Quiet trails, clean air. Something inside me softened.

Hungary - Sep 2023

 

Long roads. Big storms. A reminder that detours shape the journey.

Slovenia - Sep 2023

 

Green and Beautiful. One of my favourite countries.

Tempting to stay.

Croatia - Sep 2023

 

Stripped down: no comfort, no certainty – nature, the bike, and survival mode.

Montenegro - Oct 2023

 

Small country, big impact – rugged peaks, quiet fjords, and a reminder of risk.

Italy - Sep 2023

Quick Crossing twice. Worth for the Country-Count

Bosnia - Sep 2023

​First time I hit my limit. Bosnia challenged me – and left a mark with its story and land.

Kosovo - Nov 2023

I entered with doubt and left with heart. Kosovo was the biggest surprise so far.

Albania - Nov 2023

 

Again, but deeper. Albania brought connection – and change. stunning views, raw extremes

Albania - Oct 2023

Albania was wild – dogs everywhere, plans undone, and one illegal border crossing.

North-Macedonia - Nov 2023

 

Unpredictable and powerful. North Macedonia reminded me: trust the next turn

Greece - Dec 2023

 

Shared struggle, deep bonds. Greece asked a lot – and gave even more.

Turkey -

Dec - Feb 2023/2024

 

Turkey flipped the script. The road, the meaning, the lens I saw through.

Georgia -

March - July 2024

 

Fate led me here. Georgia gave me time, people, and deep inner work. This wasn’t just a stop. Georgia became a mirror and a turning point

Uzbekistan  - July 2024

 

A new world unfolded. Ancient cities, brutal trains, and the most intense border crossing yet.

Kazahkstan - July 2024

The journey rolled on – Kazakhstan stripped things down. Space, heat, and the first real taste of Asia.

Tadjikistan - Aug 2024

 

Pamir peaks, Afghan valleys, and a solo ride through the wild. Tajikistan was raw, vast, unforgettable

China - Sep 2024

Short stay, strong shift. China felt like another planet – on the way to Pakistan.

India - Oct - Jan 2024/2025

 

A world of its own. India challenged all senses – and something deeper. India was intense. and showed me beauty I wasn’t ready for.

Pakistan -

Sep - Oct 2024

 

Pakistan surprised me deeply. Beauty, kindness, and chaos. Gave me more than I ever expected.

Sri Lanka - Jan - Apr 2025

 

I stayed longer than planned – because Sri Lanka felt like a gift. And left with memories I’ll carry forever.

India - Apr - June 2025

Ten days in silence. Endless heat. And a new layer of India I won’t forget. India showed me contrast – and I’m grateful for both.

Vietnam - Sep 2025

Coming soon - very excited for South-East-Asia

Nepal - July - Now 2025

 

Mountains, rain, and warm hearts. Nepal invites me to slow down and walk.

story is not over yet

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