The Baltic Journey Resumes, Take II
Our apartment in Warsaw, with two sofabeds, kitchen, bathroom – only €25 Writing from a cafe in the capital, Warsaw. A month-long Tinder date has greatly inspired and brought depth of introspection. The process to transition from a career developing and supporting technology, to one of writing, the arts, and social change, is underway. Inner peace, constant Zen, and regularly enjoying every single moment. Spending time with...
Wroclaw, Czech Rocks, and Collaborating in Krakow
The week that was further settled into Krakow life. First, we continued our series of exploratory weekend expeditions, heading West towards the Czech border. Our mission was to wild camp near prehistoric boulders, close to the Czech town of Teplice nad Metuji. Spending Friday night in the former German city of Wroclaw, we were impressed with its energetic yet laid back vibe. Enough interesting attractions, restaurants, bars and cafes...
Slowing Down Life in Krakow
The randomness and freedom of a roaming travel life helps assess places with an open mind, and remain in the ones we like, as we desire. The original plan for this trip A friend in Berlin recently sent a message asking my thoughts on “Slow travel”. I believe he saw my original plan for this Baltic trip, and wondered if I was rushing? As fate would have it, on the second day of this seven week journey, I found a person and...
Impressive Poland Impressions, as Plans Evolve
My first visit to Poland could not have started any better. I’m writing from a cafe in the historic Eastern Polish city of Lublin, after a traditional Polish breakfast at a quaint restaurant in the Old Town. Last week, I arrived in Krakow, ahead of seven busy weeks on the road. I was filled with self-doubt about my means to afford this trip, exhausted, with urges to settle somewhere quiet, even for a little while, with much...
Czech Mountain Party, and the Baltic Trip Begins
Sea attends a small festival atop Czech mountains, making final preparations before heading off on his latest 7 week trip. View of Povalec Festival during the quiet, hot daytime Life has been surreal for so long, that it becomes the normal, the real, so real. I write from the historic, revitalised Polish city of Krakow. A day removed from a pair of night buses, after a fulfilling final evening in Prague, and restless, pseudo-sleep....
Anxiety on the Eve of an Epic Baltic Adventure
On the cusp of an epic seven week journey into the unknown, Sea opens up about his deeper feelings on Life Right Now. I’m writing from the Paralelni Polis / Bitcoin cafe in Prague. Recently arrived on a train from Decin, a couple of meetings in the evening, and then a midnight bus to Krakow. Tonight, I embark on seven week trip, starting with my first visits through the Baltic countries of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia....