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About The Author

 

Thank you for stopping by! If this is your first time here, welcome!

If you are returning for a bunch of new travel tips, welcome back! My name is Ivan, and I’m really happy to see you here.

For several years, I’ve been living and working on the road, but my travel addiction started long before that.

I grew up in Dresden, East Germany, and never considered myself a travel expert.

My first trip abroad happened when I was 13; it was a trip to Ireland. Apart from cruises and family trips to Egypt and Turkey, I had no experience in independent travel.

After graduating from the university, I got a job with a standard two-week vacation. I wanted to make the most of that time by exploring as much as possible in foreign countries.

For me, a vacation wasn’t just about fun; I aimed to learn something new about people and places. At that time, my dream was to learn Japanese.

However, as time passed, I felt unsatisfied with my job, so I decided to quit.

Despite planning ahead, neither my relatives nor my girlfriend welcomed this decision. Nevertheless, I had no choice but to move forward.

My career as an archivist came to an end, and I began learning new disciplines that I believed would enable me to travel full-time while managing this website, spending 5 to 6 months on the road.

Eventually, I embarked on my first solo trip to Cyprus, which significantly altered my perspective on traveling.

 

 

Why MindTheTravel

 

I came up with the name of this blog after my trip to London. No, that doesn’t mean I’m here to discourage you from traveling the world.

In fact, after hearing London’s iconic “Mind the Gap” announcements, I realized the importance of being a responsible traveler. Additionally, traveling involves mindfulness.

Since that moment, I have advocated for purposeful travel. Just as you always remember the spatial gap between the train door and the station platform, I believe we should remember that without intention, travel can become merely a constant party or another consumerist activity.

Traveling mindfully is even easier when on a tight budget, at least for the sake of your wallet.

I started the MindTheTravel blog to demonstrate that traveling on a budget doesn’t always mean staying in subpar accommodations with noisy roommates.

On my blog, you will find comprehensive advice and practical travel tips on how to travel more while spending less.

I will also emphasize the importance of environmental consciousness and the rewards of respecting other cultures, traditions, and people.

Having embarked on various adventures, I decided to share my experiences and thoughts on travel with you.

Mind The Travel blog aims to inspire those seeking to begin a long-term journey, break free from daily routines, and cultivate positive habits.

The first step is crucial as it shapes the outcome of your trip and your overall travel experience. Explore the sections below to access quick travel guides to the destinations I have visited.

 

Where I Have Been

 

I have travelled to 38 countries so far, including Thailand, Israel, Serbia, Indonesia, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, France, Malta, Portugal, Mexico, Belgium, Denmark, Australia, UK, Russia, Austria, the Dominican Republic, Poland, Montenegro, Vietnam, and the USA.


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