About me
About me
I am Andreea and travelling has always been part of me. The freedom it gives me, the mirror it puts in front of me, the adventures and people it lets me encounter are nowadays part of who I am, what I've become. A sunny place, salty air and slow life is my first choice, but at times I enjoy a different lifestyle. The remote tribes in Africa, the isolated islands in the Pacific and the busy cities around the world are part of the exploration I've made.To me, travel is less about what you see and more about what you learn, how you grow, and what you feel. Sights may fade, but the inner shift stays. I no longer chase bucket lists—I move slowly, taking in each place at my own pace, staying until it feels right to move on. And sometimes I go back where the heart was the happiest....
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My mission
My mission is to inspire others explore the world, in their own style and rhytm. Travelling is about how you shape a better version of yourself on the road, by embracing the unknown and enjoying it. I share travel emotions, because the journey is more important than the destination itself.The journey
It’s been a while since I started living full-time out of a suitcase. The journey had ups and downs, moments of pure happiness and instances of big loss. I travelled alone with my partner, with my friends and my parents. I went far away, I explored familiar places. I did roadtrips in Africa, diving excursions in the Maldives, hiking adventures in Nepal and all sorts of other adventures along the way.
At the end of the day, although tiring at times, travelling is who I truly am. It shaped me into a completely different person that I was 10 years ago, and it continues doing it. Enjoying a simple life, living in the present and the world has rarely bad intentions might be the 3 most valuable lessons I learned on the road.
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What I do
“StoryOfAndreea” is basically part of who I am. With English not my native language, it took a while to learn writing and even more important, feel comfortable sharing my stories. Moments of vulnerability, great travel achievements and a my emotions went through texts. Some are already published, many more are still waiting in my inbox to see the day of light. From a travel blog, it turned into a travel planner, so others can also explore and enjoy.FAQ on travel and more
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Why did you start this blog?
I started this blog to tell “Story of Andreea”, to talk about what I feel when I travel when I discover a new place or I leave something behind when I get scared of the unknown. It is a space where I share travel emotions. This is not a diary where you will find what you can do or where you should go, it is a diary that encourages you to enjoy and embrace the good and the bad parts of traveling. It is a diary of what you feel on the road!
When did you start traveling?
I discovered it because of my parents when I was a kid, so I first went to Italy when I was 5 and when I was 7 I discovered another country with my mum or my dad. Fast forward 11 years later, I moved to Bucharest and I extensively started traveling abroad, visiting the USA for 5 months by the age of 19. From there on, all its history and my dream was to work remotely and have the opportunity to enjoy the journey.
Do you plan to return home?
Where is home? I get this question very often, but I would have struggled to reply. I feel at home in various places, but I am not ready to pick one. At some point, I think I will settle, but not yet.
Are you always happy to travel?
I am a person that is grateful for every day, for every moment and experience I live. However, I am a human being. I have good days and bad days, great moments and challenging times. Traveling is not always sparkling and nice, but it is something that I love I have the opportunity to do.
How long do you stay in a place?
It depends. There are places that I fell in love with and I stayed longer. There are places where I could not find my place, so I left quite early. It is dependent on how much I enjoy my experience and how I feel there.
How do you plan your travels?
I used to be a big planner, but I gave up on that a few years ago. At this moment, I am a slow traveler and I mainly pick regions where I wish I could spend longer periods.
Can you help me with my travel itinerary?
Yes, I can. If you need help with your travels, you can contact me and I can help you set up your itinerary. However, I do not do any organized travel.
Do you take all your photographs?
All photos that are published on the website or on my social media accounts are taken by me. I use a Fujifilm camera, that became my travel partner.
Do you always do solo travel?
Yes and no. I never traveled with someone long-term, but I do have friends that join me for a few weeks or people I meet on the road that become my companions for a while.However, when I did my luggage in Romania I started solo travel and at the end of the day, this is what I am.
