German, female, 19 years old, student

1. Explain yourself in a few words.

I love ballet, judo, movie projects, good books.

2. What countries have you visited?

Europe: Germany, Netherlands, England, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Cyprus, Greece.
Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.

3. Where do you plan to travel to next?

I’m going to Hanoi, Vietnam to teach English for 2-3 months. Then Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Myanmar.

4. Can you give me a list of all necessary items required for your travel?

Soap, German shoes, books.

5. May I ask your advice on guidance? What do you advice me not to do while I’m traveling?

  • Do not rush.
  • Try to choose villages instead of cities.
  • Try to use bicycles, motorcycles, trains instead of buses.
  • Show your respect to locals by learning a few words from their language.
  • Try to avoid tourists, travel alone.

6. Have you got any slogans to describe yourself?

“Take everything as it comes. Don’t regret anything”.

7. What questions would you ask a more experienced traveler?

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8. In your experience how is traveling now in comparison to the past (let’s say 50 years ago) and do you expect things to change much in the future (let’s say in a 100 years, 1000 years)?

Past: There was a much deeper understanding of the countries, more contacts with locals, everything had to be organised by yourself.
Now: It’s quite easy to travel.
Future: It will be easier to travel, flights will be cheaper. In the distant future – teleportation.

9. What brings joy to your life?

Seeing others being happy. Help people.