Hi There! I’m Stephany! A.K.A Mimi. I’m 23 years young, open minded and living a nomad lifestyle.
At the moment living in Spain for little over a year with my boyfriend Daniel. It’s quite a different environment compared to Eastern Europe. 300 sunny days a year. It was the change I never knew I needed.
Growing up I lived with my mum. She always made sure I was well. We didn’t have much, but we did okay with the obstacles on our way at the time.
School was a nightmare in my memories. I was a small grey mouse back then. Socially awkward, barely saying a few words a day.. Always afraid to be judged or rejected…
As I was searching for a change in my life I started working at a very young age to make some money to buy better food and newer clothes.
My first little jobs were seasonal. I gathered acorns for hunters, went in forests to collect berries and mushrooms but in winter I cleaned neighbor driveways from snow.
Back then it really keeped my mind busy and helped to take some steps towards self confidence and independence ..
During summer break I went to visit my grandparents in the countryside where I helped them with daily chores for all summer, every single year.
In return I got new clothes for the beginning of school season, some pocket money and conservated goods I made together with grandmother all summer long.
Spending time in the countryside, those are the best memories of my childhood.. They had all kinds of animals – Chickens, geese,bunnies, cows, turkeys, and much more!
I really adore animals and how true they are.
They don’t mask their emotions as humans do, they don’t judge like we do.
We all have our different realities!
On this trip we are not gonna compare or judge anyone, instead we are gonna try to help!
It’s a great feeling when you know that you are the reason for someone’s smile.
For some people, a hot meal a day can be the brightest moment of the day!
Some with school supplies, or just a cute backpack or just a silly toy!
It has been only in my dream to travel to Africa… 1st time i travelled i was 18 years old. So far I have visited 15 countries in 2 continents. Would love to write bigger numbers and stories soon!
Why do I want to visit Africa and do this insane project?
- To visit place where it all begun – Start of civilisation
- National Reserves and Parks
- Animal Sanctuaries
- National Landmarks which nobody can really explain!
- 2 World Wonders – The Pyramids and Victoria Falls
- Taking day to day videos and showing our trip progress (I hope) will help me to be more self confident!
This is not only about finding new places, It’s in a way trying to find who I really am… Only difficulties ahead will show that…