Hiraeth
A Welsh word that has no direct English translation but it is usually translated as “homesickness” with a greater meaning. It blends a deep feeling of longing and nostalgia that goes beyond simply missing a place or a person.
A home you can’t return to or never was.
Launched in 2024 as a personal blog (diary), where I share my story. It is an inspiration for everybody who doesn’t know their place in this world and is looking for a real home. For people who have a passion for finding unique and hidden places in the world.
If you love traveling, slow living and Cafés, you’ll feel right at home and if you need tips and help for your next adventure, then this will be the place for you. This blog will serves as a guide for first time solo traveler.
I’ll share my personal experience, perspective and tips about traveling the world alone. That includes how I plan these trips and what is important to know and to have.
It doesn’t matter if you are a volunteer, work and traveler or if you go just for vacation, because there will be little guide for everything.
Why did I start this blog?
It started as a fun little idea. I wanted to keep my family and friends updated and I want them to know, I am well and happy. I want to share my side of a story that is about to happen.
My blog is more about my personal experience and perspective, kinda like a little diary. Besides that, I felt so lost when I started planning my first big solo trip in southeast Asia and needed help.
Now I want to help other solo travelers.
What is my passion?
I am very good at and passionate about finding good Cafés and beautiful places. Without a lot of tourists and usually a little hidden away. Cute spots that feel like home and smell like you can take a break from life there. Therefore, this blog has a list of the best, unique and sometimes hidden Cafes of all the places I’ve been.
My life purpose?
For many years I didn’t know what my purpose was. I thought I will study law, move in a nice apartment, marry and have kids. Then I’ve started working in a Café & Bar (Neunbar) in Hof as a Barista/Barkeeper and I worked with amazing people from all over the world (India, Turkey, Vietnam, Britain, and Germany).
Besides that I worked as a part time nanny for many years. I took care of three little kids and one of them is a sweet little down syndrome girl. Earlier this year my sister got late diagnosed with Asperger Autism and ADD. She is a wonderful person with amazing skills and a lovely personality. When I think about they end up in a workshop for disabled people… I don’t want them there. They have such big potential. They just need a place and there is where my dream comes in action.
A Café where people with disabilities and without work together according to their needs and skills.
But why am I traveling so much, when my dream is to open a Café?
The answer is easy. I don’t know where my place in this world is. In Germany I don’t feel like home and it will never be. I lived in Canada and it definitely felt more like home than in Germany but I don’t think that is the place for me. At least not right know. I am still looking for my home and when I found it I will open my Café there.
If you want to follow my journey, you are more than welcome to spend some time on my blog.
I will try to post at least twice a week.
P.S. All we have is now.
Love, Emely