1. Prologue

How did I end up embarking on this journey?
Maybe it's not just a journey to different countries, but also a journey within myself. A few months ago, I would have said I couldn't imagine traveling without my partner. The idea of being alone was not particularly pleasant for me. So far, I have especially loved sharing the beautiful moments of my travels with the people by my side. Maybe it will change now...
Despite being free now, I am still very tied to Göttingen. The balance between being tied and being free is no longer there for me.

Sometimes, my feeling is not completely certain if I am really free, but I hope that through this experience, I can gain this sense of security. My hope is that I will regain self-confidence, explore what I really want, and be able to commit without or at least with less fear in the long run.

Since I have been alone again, I have felt the need to get out of Göttingen.

I have felt pulled away for a while. I finally had to see something different. Escape from everyday life. And then the opportunity presented itself. I was free from university and my therapist was on vacation. So I had no obligations anymore.

Unfortunately, no one had time to go on a trip with me, and out of frustration, I bought an interrail ticket without a plan.

So, this is how the journey came about, wherever it may lead me.