OK here goes... I feel like the newest newbie to all of this since I only delved into the world of social media about a year ago. Yep, I’m pretty behind the times. But I am excited to be a part of this community!
The best way I could describe myself is a part-time traveller and full-time adventurer because I believe that big or small - every adventure counts! I also recently got into photography and film making but since I have a business degree I'm still not quite sure what stuff like 'aperture' is. So I now spend most of my time learning, making YouTube videos, figuring out how to edit, and eating snacks. Because have I mentioned I love food?
I was born and raised in Germany and moved to the States when I was about 12. Once I graduated from University, I spent around 3 years being based in London and travelling Europe. So I guess I’ve always been a bit of a nomad and I absolutely love the travel lifestyle. But most of all I love sharing my passion. I truly believe we can all live our own adventure and I hope sharing my journey will help you do the same.
Like most, I haven’t been able to travel continuously… yet. I spent my 20’s doing all the things I was ‘supposed’ to instead of following my heart around the world. So here I am. Early 30’s with a house, a dog, and a full plate of adult responsibilities. But I don’t think conventional adulthood is for me. I’m on the pursuit of a life less ordinary. An adventure filled adulthood, if you will.
This planet is so beautiful and the more of it I discover, the more I realize I haven’t seen… and when I’m not busy writing corny lines like that, I’m trekking off the beaten path, visiting places most won’t go, listening to strangers’ adventure stories, and crossing things off my bucketlist. I would love to hear what you guys have on your bucketlist! What have you crossed off? What’s still on the list? And what, if anything, has held you back from going for it?
37 countries done and now equipped with an arsenal of camera gear, I am about to set off on a massive winter wonderland journey. Looking forward to sharing & hearing from you!
Keep adventuring x
A big STEEMIT Welcome to you Linda,
We are all happy that you are here! (But 99.99999% of us don't realize it yet)
I see you came over from YouTube(or... you have an online presence there). You may consider putting a comment on your latest video... or do a video about joining Steemit so that we can verify your account(Yes, sorry, reality check.... people will hijack other people's online persona's...If you can verify, we will know we can support you 100%)
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find a community. Maybe join the @minnowsupport project.
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Thank you so much for that and all the helpful info! I did a bunch of research and reading before posting but missed the verify step. I'll be sure to do that ASAP
Yes, let us re-define! Welcome!!
Thank you so much! and yay, I'm glad you're on board :)
Hi @lifebylinda
That's great that you are following your travel dreams. I on the other hand am sitting at my desk at work right now, hoping that my current work will pay off and that I will have invested enough money to do whatever I want.
I would like to see what's outside of the Americas. Right now I have saved up enough airlines points and vacation time to travel somewhere cheap. I'm just not sure where I should go.
Anyways, if you're ever into writing/poetry then check out my blog @pltorres
Hi @pltorres thank you so much for the welcome. If you ever want to chat travel destinations I would be happy to help. Depending on where you are based I'm sure there are some great spots for you to go visit. What type of travel are you hoping to do? outdoorsy? relaxing?
Regardless I think it's great that you have a goal in mind and are working towards it.
I'll be sure to check out your work :)
welcome to steemit have a good time
Thanks so much :) I'm looking forward to it!
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Sieht jut aus... alles richtig gemacht ;-) Vielleicht erlebst Du ja 2018 auf Samui ein weiteres Abenteuer :-)