I’m an adventurer, looking for treasure
The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho (edited)
Who am I?
I’m a fairly ordinary woman in her late twenties early thirties who still doesn’t know what to do with her life. I studied Geography and worked in different jobs but my career path leads to an unknown direction. I recently moved from Vienna – my beloved hometown – to New York City, to be with my fiance husband.
What I do know is that I like to travel and I always did. I grew up between two cultures and home always has been a very elastic term to me. Since I’ve traveled the world in 2013/2014, the travel bug has bitten me even harder and you’ll pretty much find me anywhere: From big cities to the mountains and beaches of this beautiful planet.
Why this blog?
I started blogging during my travels in 2013 here, only to keep my friends and family up-to-date. My interest in blogging grew as I noticed there are so many inspiring and like-minded people out there. 2014 sweet/escapes came to life and I’m extremely grateful for the small but faithful community I met through this site. And I’m happy you’re here now too 🙂
There are millions of (travel) blogs out there, so how does mine stand out? It doesn’t. I believe there can’t be enough blogs because everyone has a voice. Everyone has a story to tell. And in this digital world it’s a blessing that we can share them.
My aim
I wanna use this space as a platform for inspiration and interaction. I know not everyone has the privilege to travel (so much), so I hope there’s a little “sweet escape” for all of you while you’re here. It’s not about how far you travel but being aware of your surroundings and discovering the uniqueness in your hometown or home country.
I’m blogging only for fun and don’t make a living of it. In fact, it’s important to me that this site is mostly free of any sponsored content or ads. You may find a collaboration or affiliate link here and there but these always represent companies I’m 100% happy with.
Are you here for the first time? Browse my travel map and find some inspiration and useful tips!
Do you have any comments, thoughts or questions? Drop me a line! Your privacy will be respected of course!
46 Comments
Hey, I love your blog I would like to nominated you for the Liebster Award!!!! Go to outsidesuburbia.wordpress.com to view the post and learn more about it!
Hey thank you, that’s so sweet! I actually got nominated already, but the questions are so different, that I’ll answer both soon 🙂
Wow Sam, 15 countries in 213 days. I am absolutely impressed and look forward to your blogs. Thanks for following back 🙂
Thank you, you’re quite on the move too! I’m looking forward to reading more of you travel stories 🙂
Thank you 🙂 I love reading your blogs and I’ve decided to nominate you for the Liebster award for new bloggers 🙂 Please visit this post: https://nikitarath.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/liebster-award-and-most-inspiring-blog-award/
Good luck and have fun!!
Hi, nice post! Thanks for the nomination but I recently got the Liebster Award and I’d like to give it some time until I answer new questions. I’ll keep it for a later post 🙂
No worries at all 🙂 Good luck with more of your travels 🙂
Thank for visiting my blog! Loved your vibrant blog!
Thank you, likewise! Following 😉
Thanks, Sileas!
Hello Sileas, i came to your blog through Beatrice (shootingvienna.wordpress.com) 🙂
I really like your posts and since i’m still kinda new to Vienna i love to see what other people post about this beautiful city! Best regards, Alexandra or just Alex 😉
Thank you Alex! I hope you’re enjoying it here!
Great blog the one you write 😀 Have you ever visited the Pyrenees? I’m sure you love or would love them 😀
Oh thanks a lot! I’ve never been to the Pyrenees but I heard it’s very beautiful. I’d love to visit one day!
I Love Your Blog ❣
Hi Julia! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style, the content…everything! I’m a travel and cooking lover too so following you will definitely be interesting!
Looking forward to reading your posts! 🙂
https://fromdreamtoplan.wordpress.com/
Thank you for stopping by and leaving me such a nice message 🙂 I’m glad you found me and I’m looking forward to keeping each other updated!
Hi Julia, I stumbled across your blog and glad to have done so. Love your around the world story. Look forward to seeing more of your posts.
I’m glad you found me too! Let’s keep in touch with our adventures 🙂
Thank you very much for your nice comment! Your blog is fantastic and a great inspiration! Bookmarked aswell 😉 keep up the great work and hopefully see you back on our site aswell!
Likewise!! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m looking forward to reading more of your hiking adventures 😉
There will be plenty more 😉 the next one is already getting prepared and since late september we will be on a 3-week trip through Norway with more or less daily updates!
Oh nice, that sounds awesome!!
so many beautiful places on this planet!!! I loved your Burma pictures!!!
This is true… Thank you!
Your site is adorable. I love the photos, the clean layout, and the amazing recipes 🙂
Oh thank you so much dear! I must say I’m pretty impressed of your site too 😉
Wow, loving your blog and looking forward to going through it and seeing all the places you’ve been! 🙂
Your lovely comment makes me very happy! Thank you 🙂
You have a lovely blog! I love your pictures and travel details. 🙂
Oh thanks a lot!
Hi there! I just recently discovered your blog and you have an impressive travel experiences. I’m sure I’ll be visiting your blog more often. 🙂
Hi sorry my late reply and thank you for your comment! You’re most welcome here 🙂
Hi! Your site looks very interesting! And traveling and cooking are two of my favorite hobbies too. I am actually rereading “The Alchemist” currently, so your use of that line for your bio is on point! 🙂 Looking forward to following you.
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I’m loving this new ‘about me’ of yours 🙂 but I have to disagree with you on one point. your blog does stand out! By giving it your voice it is in fact unique and stands out. 🙂 loving your content and am looking forward to every new article, Julia! 😉
Thank you, this really means a lot to me!! I’m so happy to have met readers and fellow bloggers like you 😀
you’re welcome! right back at you! 🙂
you’re welcome. oh you’re so sweet, same here! 🙂
Nice one Julia! Looking for tacos… yum!
But I got hit with the last paragraph about ads! Hahaha. I have been using adsense lately.
Haha I don’t blame you… I used adsense for a couple of months too and figured out it doesn’t work for me… I hope you’re doing better with it 😉
Did work for you? In what way? Curious. It’s funny, for me it’s fun looking at ads rather than lookinf forward to earning out of it. 😅 But my husband tells me not to place ads as it scares readers… hmm
I think it’s fine to place ads as long as they aren’t overwhelming. But my page views aren’t that high (yet) that it felt worth it….
Yeah, same issue. Jan has always been against
it. 😅
Total sympathisch!! 🙂 Ich finde, einen “sweet escape” findet man sehr schnell, wenn man auf deinem Blog stöbert. Die tollen Bilder und Texte nehmen mich immer mit auf deine Reise.
Dankeee, das macht mich wirklich sehr glücklich zu hören 😀 Ich muss dir das Kompliment 1:1 zurück geben 😉