164 Travel Journal by Jessica Marak

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A CREATIVE TRAVEL JOURNAL WRITTEN, PHOTOGRAPHED & DESIGNED BY JESSICA MARAK

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eastern coast dublin, ireland

DAY 8

porta nigra trier, germany

what a difference 164 days makes a creative journal dedicated to my experiences studying abroad

It is impossible to sum up my study abroad

is that Kansas City has one of the high-

I enrolled in a German language course

experience in one word. I cannot think of

est percentages of visual artists per capita

and started putting money in a piggy

a single phrase or sentence that could fully

in the country. As a graphic design stu-

bank marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deutschland 2011 Pennies

encompasses all the insights I gained and

dent at the University of Kansas, it is an

& Dimes Welcomed.â&#x20AC;? More than a year

discoveries I made during the 164 days I

ideal place to be in the Midwest. Studying

later, my German language skills were at

spent in Trier, Germany. To recount my

only thirty minutes from my childhood

a basic level of understanding and I was

journey, I have created a travel journal

home, though, college was not the change

awarded a small study abroad scholarship.

dedicated to first impressions, cultural

of scenery I was looking for. I needed to

Before I knew it I was on a plane flying

ventures, and unforgettable moments I

challenge myself by getting away from the

over the Atlantic Ocean, excited and anx-

encountered while living, studying and

comforts of home in order to learn about

ious, not knowing what to expect from

traveling throughout Europe.

the world and see what I am capable of.

the next 164 days to come.

The journey began in my hometown of

When I heard about the study abroad pro-

Kansas City, Missouri, a typical city in the

gram in Trier, I began preparing mentally

Midwest with a population of about 2.1

and physically almost an entire year be-

million. What many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize

fore I could even sign up for the program.

DAY 10

DAY 35 + 36

unforgettable moments DAY 12 + 13 KRYZOWA, POLAND

DAY 3 INTRODUCTION

DAY 6 + 7

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

DAY 40 + 41

164 DAYS LATER DAY 30 + 31 + 32 PALERMO, ITALY

DAY 36 + 37 FLAMENCO DAY 20 + 21 + 22

UP CLOSE DAY 26 + 27

PEOPLE WATCHING DAY 24 + 25 ROME, ITALY

DAY 16 + 17 Andalucía , SPAIN DAY 12 + 13 + 14

NEW SURROUNDINGS

DAY 12

hohe domkirche kรถln, Germany

first impressions

DAY 14

my first month abroad I landed in Frankfurt, Germany at ten oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning and caught a train a few hours west to Trier. Following the curved path of the Mosel River, I watched the steep slopes of vineyards pass by my window. I quickly realized my new home for the next six months, the Rhineland, is known for two things: delicious wine and beautiful scenery. After the first week I began to understand how much more difficult to live in a foreign country than I had expected. I spent the first two weeks adjusting to the time zone and organizing my new life in Germany, which included registering at city hall, filling out paper work for a student visa, and setting up a German bank account. I spent one day that first week walking to every bank in Trier searching for one that was open during one of the biggest local holidays in Germany, Karneval. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until later in the semester that I discovered nothing is every open during German holidays except Biergartens and bars.

karneval kĂśln, germany

Since nothing in town was open, my fel-

Two weeks later, school began. I was ner-

low Kansans and I took the opportunity

vous to attend a new school, especially in

to celebrate a few hours north in Cologne

a country like Germany where design is

where the biggest Karneval festivities take

so renowned. The first few weeks were

place. When we arrived at the train station

primarily spoken in German, but soon af-

we were greeted by thousands of costume

ter an all-English class was set up for the

clad Germans drinking beer and singing

Americans and anyone who wanted to im-

traditional folk songs. Young and old, ev-

prove their English. School was a lot dif-

eryone wore high-quality costumes with

ferent in Germany, but I quickly learned

an impressive amount of detail. People

to appreciate the laid back and indepen-

from the city and the surrounding areas

dent style of working. The more laid back

joined together along with tourists to

atmosphere opened up more time for me

make Karnival a true celebration of Ger-

to travel, be inspired and develop a new

man tradition.

design aesthetic all at my own pace.

We spent much of our time at the parade

Within the first month, the exchange

shouting in German for candies and flow-

students were invited to attend a ten day

ers, while drinking KĂślsch beers along the

workshop in Krzyzowa, Poland with all

way. The city streets were littered with

expenses paid for. We graciously accepted

beer bottles, half eaten brats, and rem-

the invitation and after a grueling twelve

nants of beaded necklaces and decorations.

hour bus ride we found ourselves at a the

I think the fastest way to be introduced

international youth meeting place known

to German culture aside from Octoberfest

as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kreisau Endowment for European

in Munich is Karneval in Cologne. By the

Understanding.â&#x20AC;?

evening, we found ourselves in high spirits at a bar surrounded by dancing and traditional folk music. I quickly realized that my decision to study in Germany was going to be full of celebration and good beer.

DAY 16

fragmenting wall sculpture krzyzowa, poland

Interpreting themes of forced migration in Europe through the art of paper sculpture.

European forum The first morning in Poland we took a tour of the area and learned about the subject of the project, â&#x20AC;&#x153;forced migration in Europe.â&#x20AC;? Together there were over 120 students and professors from 14 universities in 9 different countries. I worked as a team with a fellow Kansan to make a twenty column performance based sculpture that together formed a wall, literally forcing people to walk around rather than through. There were small cut out details at the top of each pillar that fragmented the surroundings giving the viewer a dislocated and broken sense of reality. The workshop challenged me to think three dimensionally, to work with my hands, and to translate a difficult theme into a cohesive, conceptual work of art. The workshop showed me that I can use my design skills in more ways than I thought. It took me trying a completely new medium to realize I should not limit myself to traditional ways of designing to solve problems.

DAY 18

london, england

new surroundings

DAY 20

skill, and thought put into them. In the U.S. you can drive for miles and never see a change as dramatic as in Europe. I saw how quickly the atmosphere, language, and culture can change when I took a train thirty minutes west from Trier to Luxembourg. As soon as I crossed the boarder I could see obvious differences in the signage and architecture, but also in the people who seemed much more French than German. Not only does the look and feel of a place change from country to country, but also from city to city. I visited three

After studying in Lawrence, Kansas for the last three years,

one of the biggest and most obvious changes coming to

Europe was the architecture. Everything looks completely

different than the small, Midwest college town I know so

well. I spent the first month in Germany taking trains on

the weekend with friends to nearby towns, such as Koblenz

and Cochem. We visited famous castles and monuments like

the triumphant Deutsches Eck. Walking through the pictur-

esque towns, I noticed how all the buildings had such detail,

architecture

matically a country can look and feel.

views of the city. From north to south, I realized how dra-

I stood in long lines to see breathtaking churches, ruins, and

between busy tourists and mask shops in Venice . In Rome,

chopped lamb heads. I squeezed through narrow pathways

bloody Italian butchers calling out the prices of their freshly

up and down the local open air street markets watching the

atmosphere. In Palermo, I spent a lot of my time walking

cities in Italy that each had their own unique identity and

DAY 22

Andalucía, Spain in four days purple jacaranda trees, white marble pathways, and intricate arabic engraving

Some of the most ornate, impressive and

Picasso and Antonio Banderas. Against

and I headed northeast to Granada where

unexpected architecture I came across

a bright blue sky the city explodes with

we spent the day walking “el paseo de los

while in Europe was in Andalucía, Spain.

colorful Spanish architecture, white mar-

tristes” and browsing through the mul-

Located in the Southern most part of the

ble pathways and purple jacaranda trees.

titudes of Arabic souvenir shops. In the

country, the region’s history and culture

In Málaga all you need to do is meander

evening we took a tour of the old Ara-

has been influenced by Muslim and Ro-

toward Larios street in order to see the

bic quarters and saw our first glimpse of

mani cultures as well as by the earlier Ibe-

“sites,” which basically includes taking

the famous Alhambra, which literally

rians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans,

in the charm and charisma of the city. A

means “the red one.” Under a glowing

Vandals, and Visigoths. The diverse his-

guide book is superfluous when the paths

full moon, the palace is lit up creating an

torical background makes Andalucía a

are lined with towers of bright pink flow-

awe inspiring view from the Arabic quar-

dramatic place to visit.

ers, palm trees shading the “paseo del

ters with the city lights twinkling in the

parque,” multitudes of fountains, gardens,

background. We finished our tour with

and ancient ruins.

a glass of wine and a performance by the

During my mother’s visit, I planned a week long trip to Spain and Italy that began in Málaga, one of the oldest cities

After a few days floating through the

in the world and the birthplace of Pablo

streets and beaches of Málaga, my mother

traditional flamenco dancers of the famous Sacramento caves.

The next morning my mother and I made

tiled walls, and detailed stalactite ceiling

I received advice that the Spanish food

our way to the infamous Alhambra. En-

decorations. Out of every window was a

was bland and tasteless. The only opinion

trance to the historic site is limited and

view of Granada full of white buildings,

I received, though, was from a Mexican-

each ticket is printed with a designated

tiled roofs, tall slender Cyprus trees, and

American who was used to the bold, spicy

time for guests to visit the royal palace.

rolling hills.

flavors of central America. My mother and

The palace and its gardens were built as a re-creation of ‘heaven on earth’ and that is exactly how it felt with cool courtyards, tinkling fountains and intricate carvings perfectly preserved. Running on “Spanish time,” my mother and I barely made it to the ticket booth and had to run through the gardens to make it to the palace on time. Once inside we were taken through a maze of small rooms decorated from floor to ceiling with Islamic scroll designs,

Our last stop in Spain was Seville, the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. Aside from the beautiful Cathedral with some of the most gold ornamentation I have ever seen and “Los jardines de los Alcázares,” the best thing about Seville was the food. Don’t get me wrong, all the food in Spain is delicious, but I happened to have the best meal of my life in Seville. Before visiting Spain,

I, though, could not get enough of it. A Spanish friend of mine suggested we try tapas, paella, boquerones, Spanish tortilla, a drink called “vino dulce,” and of course Spanish wine. I was struck by how fresh, healthy, and rich each dish was. I could not believe I was just now discovering a passion of Spanish food making Spain one of my favorite countries to visit.

DAY 24

Andalucía, Spain in four days purple jacaranda trees, white marble pathways, and intricate arabic engraving

Some of the most ornate, impressive and

Picasso and Antonio Banderas. Against

and I headed northeast to Granada where

unexpected architecture I came across

a bright blue sky the city explodes with

we spent the day walking “el paseo de los

while in Europe was in Andalucía, Spain.

colorful Spanish architecture, white mar-

tristes” and browsing through the mul-

Located in the Southern most part of the

ble pathways and purple jacaranda trees.

titudes of Arabic souvenir shops. In the

country, the region’s history and culture

In Málaga all you need to do is meander

evening we took a tour of the old Ara-

has been influenced by Muslim and Ro-

toward Larios street in order to see the

bic quarters and saw our first glimpse of

mani cultures as well as by the earlier Ibe-

“sites,” which basically includes taking

the famous Alhambra, which literally

rians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans,

in the charm and charisma of the city. A

means “the red one.” Under a glowing

Vandals, and Visigoths. The diverse his-

guide book is superfluous when the paths

full moon, the palace is lit up creating an

torical background makes Andalucía a

are lined with towers of bright pink flow-

awe inspiring view from the Arabic quar-

dramatic place to visit.

ers, palm trees shading the “paseo del

ters with the city lights twinkling in the

parque,” multitudes of fountains, gardens,

background. We finished our tour with

and ancient ruins.

a glass of wine and a performance by the

During my mother’s visit, I planned a week long trip to Spain and Italy that began in Málaga, one of the oldest cities

After a few days floating through the

in the world and the birthplace of Pablo

streets and beaches of Málaga, my mother

traditional flamenco dancers of the famous Sacramento caves.

The next morning my mother and I made

tiled walls, and detailed stalactite ceiling

I received advice that the Spanish food

our way to the infamous Alhambra. En-

decorations. Out of every window was a

was bland and tasteless. The only opinion

trance to the historic site is limited and

view of Granada full of white buildings,

I received, though, was from a Mexican-

each ticket is printed with a designated

tiled roofs, tall slender Cyprus trees, and

American who was used to the bold, spicy

time for guests to visit the royal palace.

rolling hills.

flavors of central America. My mother and

DAY 26

Andalucía, Spain in four days purple jacaranda trees, white marble pathways, and intricate arabic engraving

Some of the most ornate, impressive and

Picasso and Antonio Banderas. Against

and I headed northeast to Granada where

unexpected architecture I came across

a bright blue sky the city explodes with

we spent the day walking “el paseo de los

while in Europe was in Andalucía, Spain.

colorful Spanish architecture, white mar-

tristes” and browsing through the mul-

Located in the Southern most part of the

ble pathways and purple jacaranda trees.

titudes of Arabic souvenir shops. In the

country, the region’s history and culture

In Málaga all you need to do is meander

evening we took a tour of the old Ara-

has been influenced by Muslim and Ro-

toward Larios street in order to see the

bic quarters and saw our first glimpse of

mani cultures as well as by the earlier Ibe-

“sites,” which basically includes taking

the famous Alhambra, which literally

rians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans,

in the charm and charisma of the city. A

means “the red one.” Under a glowing

Vandals, and Visigoths. The diverse his-

guide book is superfluous when the paths

full moon, the palace is lit up creating an

torical background makes Andalucía a

are lined with towers of bright pink flow-

awe inspiring view from the Arabic quar-

dramatic place to visit.

ers, palm trees shading the “paseo del

ters with the city lights twinkling in the

parque,” multitudes of fountains, gardens,

background. We finished our tour with

and ancient ruins.

a glass of wine and a performance by the

During my mother’s visit, I planned a week long trip to Spain and Italy that began in Málaga, one of the oldest cities

After a few days floating through the

in the world and the birthplace of Pablo

streets and beaches of Málaga, my mother

traditional flamenco dancers of the famous Sacramento caves.

The next morning my mother and I made

tiled walls, and detailed stalactite ceiling

I received advice that the Spanish food

our way to the infamous Alhambra. En-

decorations. Out of every window was a

was bland and tasteless. The only opinion

trance to the historic site is limited and

view of Granada full of white buildings,

I received, though, was from a Mexican-

each ticket is printed with a designated

tiled roofs, tall slender Cyprus trees, and

American who was used to the bold, spicy

time for guests to visit the royal palace.

rolling hills.

flavors of central America. My mother and

DAY 28

alhambra granada, spain

serrano ham seville, spain

DAY 30

discobolus of myron rome, italy

up close

DAY 32

art history in Rome We arrived in Rome at night, which is al-

Despite the long lines, tourist packed

After visiting all the “must sees of Rome,”

ways an interesting time to find yourself

museums, and the periodically enforced

I spent the rest of my time wandering

in a new city. We went directly to your

“no photo” regulations, the site-seeing

looking at the numerous Renaissance

campsite to put our bags down and have

in Rome is worth it. It can be exhausting

bridges, Egyptical obelisks, Baroque stat-

something to eat. Upon arrival, we re-

and stressful, but once you are standing in

ues, fountains, and ancient ruins. I found

alized our living quarters were less than

front of Michelangelo’s The Last Judge-

myself at the top of the Monumento Na-

ideal. It was cheap, though, so we had no

ment in the Sistine Chapel you forget all

zionale a Vittorio Emanuele II enjoying

choice but to spend the next three nights

about the two hours you stood in line or

the panoramic view of Rome with the sun

in an unmarked building, with no key,

the seven Euros you paid to enter.

shining on my face. The peaceful moment

and no door. I guess that’s why they say, “When in Rome!”

No photos are allowed inside the chapel and the security guards also enforced a

Trying to avoid lines, we woke up early

“no talking” rule. The room was quiet

and rode the train as close to the city as

because of this aside from a few whispers

possible. Taking the scenic route toward

and “shhhs” from the security guards. The

the Vatican, my first impression of Rome

atmosphere in the chapel is special because

was the Piazza del Popolo. An Egyptian

everyone is reverent, still, and respectful.

obelisk standing symmetrically between

It isn’t your typical tourist atmosphere. It

two identical Neoclassical churches. The

wasn’t until afterwards, though, that I ap-

composition is perfectly balanced and ex-

preciated how the regulations forced me

udes a majestic, grand vision of Rome.

to use my eyes rather than my camera lens.

Walking through the city, I quickly realized how important my art history classes would be while here. After a fairly significant line that went quicker than expected, we found ourselves at the front entrance of the Vatican. On my right was the The Pietà by Michelangelo and straight ahead was Bernini’s Cathedra Petri and Gloria. As I made my way through the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel I was constantly surprised by the artwork I recognized, but had never expected to see in real life.

It forced me to be in the moment and feel the power and tranquility of the space. I was able to focus on how the room made me feel rather than how good it would look in a photograph.

was abruptly interrupted, though, when seconds later it began pouring rain. We took cover under an awning and watched as the Gypsies swarmed the streets shouting “umbrella” in Italian. This marked the end of my Roman art history lesson. I willingly packed up my things from the dungeon hostel, Camp Tiber, and headed off to my next destination feeling exuberant about all the history I had just encountered, up close for the first time.

experiencing the power & Tranquility of the space.

piazza del popolo rome, italy

DAY 34

the pantheon The Latin word “pantheon” is an adjective meaning “to every god.” It is a building in Rome, Italy, commissioned by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome. The nearly-contemporary writer, Cassius Dio, speculated that the name comes either from the statues of so many gods placed around this building, or from the resemblance of the dome to the heavens.

DAY 36

piazza del popolo rome, italy

people watching

DAY 38

the people of Rome & Palermo rosaries, crucifixes, & religious memorabilia hung from peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necks and on shop walls

In most European cities there are two

and has been passed down through gen-

around peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necks. I expected to see a

categories of people: the locals and the

erations. Growing up eating spaghetti

lot of Catholic iconography and religious

tourists. In Italy that division holds true,

for lunch in my plaid Catholic school

symbolism during my visit, but was always

but there is one thing everyone has an

uniform, my Italian heritage has been a

impressed by how strong the presence ac-

interest in: Religion. 91% of Italians are

strong part of who I am. While in Italy, I

tually was.

Catholic and they have a rich culture

was able to see first hand the people who

that follows. From north to the south,

continue to cultivate the values and tradi-

tourists and locals flock to Catholic

tions of the Catholic-Italian culture.

monuments, churches and relics for both

Piled high with mounds of fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, and nuts my mother and I walked the same street for hours tasting

Walking through the open market in

typical foods from the region. The atmo-

Palermo, every butcher and shop owner

sphere is authentic because it is geared pri-

My motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the family comes

had at least one crucifix, photo of Mary,

marily toward locals. I came across some

from Vallelunga, Sicily, which is about

or saint memorabilia hung on their wall.

of the most photogenic people at the mar-

one and a half hours southeast of Pal-

I saw rosaries hung from framed photos

ket and was able to capture them perform-

ermo. From Italy to Kansas City, the

of Mary, crucifixes above the door frame,

ing daily activities at work, shopping, and

rich Catholic culture has crossed oceans

and saint pendants displayed proudly

chatting with friends in the street.

historical and religious interests.

open market palermo,sicily

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open air market palermo, sicily

DAY 44

Rosaries hung from framed photos of Mary, crucifixes above the door frame, and pendants of saints displaye proudly around peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ne

DAY 46

sacromonte caves

unforgettable

DAY 48

Flamenco dance After a scenic walk through the city center, my mother and I followed the guided tour to the panoramic view of Granada and Alhambra. Passing through narrow streets and squares, we continued on foot through the old Arab quarter of the Albayzin. We reached the gypsy quarters known as Sacromonte at the famous “Cuevas de la Rocio” where we experienced our first flamenco show. The atmosphere was genuine and intense despite the multitudes of old tourists sipping red wine and juice. The soulful sound of the Spanish guitar was perfectly accompanied by the passionate tapping and stopping of the beautiful flamenco dancers. Their performance was full of emotion and the variation between quiet gestures to loud movements told their story flawlessly. Seeing the flamenco dancers helped me understand the energy and fire that gives Spain it’s reputation as a hub for artistic and cultural innovation.

sacromonte caves

DAY 50

honored tradition Before I visited Málaga, Granada, and Se-

Flamenco occurs in three settings: the tra-

Flamenco schools have become popular

ville I was unaware that Flamenco actually

ditional “juerga,” in small-scale cabaret

throughout the world with more acad-

originated in Andalucía in the 18th cen-

or concert venues, and in the theatre. The

emies in Japan than there are in Spain.

tury. The Gypsies from Southern Spanish,

“juerga” is an informal, spontaneous gath-

Flamenco has been declared a “Master-

played an important role in the creation

ering. It includes dancing, singing, hand

pieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage

of the traditional music and dance. The

clapping, or simply pounding in rhythm

of Humanity,” so no matter where you

“cante,” singing, “toque,” guitar playing,

on a table. Flamenco, in this context, is or-

are, it will be a exquisite. In my opinion,

and the dance, which are the principal fac-

ganic and dynamic because it adapts to the

though, the best place for flamenco is in

ets of flamenco.

local talent, instrumentation, and mood of

the small Gypsy cave of Granada, Spain.

Since classical times, Andalucía has had contact with other lands from around the

the audience. The “cantaores” or singers are the heart and soul of the performance.

Mediterranean Sea making it impossible

The professional concert is more formal

to isolate the musical influences that have

and usually includes only one singer and

evolved into the Andalusian style. How-

one guitarist. A dance concert, which is

ever, it seems reasonable that with several

what I experienced, usually includes two

hundred years of Moorish domination,

or three guitarists, one or more singers,

during which Moorish and Jewish music

and one or more dancers. All performers

was frequently played, these styles should

will “play palmas” or clap their hands even

have left a strong and lasting impact on

if there are not dedicated palmeros. The

southern Spanish musical forms.

so-called “Nuevo Flamenco,” New Fla-

Traditional flamenco artists like the ones I saw in the Sacromonte Caves in Granada never received any formal training. They learned by listening and watching relatives, friends and neighbors. Some artists are still self-taught, but nowadays, it is more usual for dancers and guitarists to be professionally trained.

menco, may include flutes or saxophones, piano or other keyboards, or even the bass guitar and the electric guitar.

Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a hub for artistic and cultural innovation.

DAY 52

rome, italy

164 days later

DAY 54

all the places I have been Forming my own opinions about the countries I visited, the people I met, the food I ate, and the sites I saw.

During my time abroad, I realized that

through watching and listening. There

tire towns and cities for Christian holidays

it is Europe’s immense focus on tradition

are places like “El Pimpi” in Málaga

and festivities. I have never experienced

that makes it such a traveler’s destination.

where you can dine on traditional food

so many different cultures in such a short

Every country and every city has their

and drink that locals have been enjoying

amount of time.

own unique regional drink, food, des-

for centuries. You can sample drinks like

sert, dance, architecture, vegetation,the

“vino dulce” whose wine making history

list goes on and on. The variety of tradi-

is one of the oldest in Europe.

tions and customs are what makes visit-

Although Europe is quiet small in comparison to the rest of the world, studying in Germany opened my eyes to what is

In Palermo, the patron saint, Santa Ro-

beyond the boarder of Kansas City, the

salia, is still to this day widely venerated.

Midwest, and the United States. I wanted

Italian people honor their religion, pub-

to experience new cultures first hand and

licly displaying collectables and memora-

form my own opinion about the places I

As an outsider, I was impressed that in

bilia in any free space available. Spending

saw. My experiences and consequentially

Spain you can still find people who have

most of my time in Germany, I realized

my opinions have all been based on luck,

grown up learning flamenco in the same

that Germany also boasts a strong reli-

fate, or destiny, depending on how you

fashion the 18th century Gypsies did,

gious tradition, often shutting down en-

look at life. My decision to study abroad

ing European cities so intriguing not only for Americans, but for people all over the world including Europeans.

DAY 56

though was none of these. It was more of a dream that I worked to make reality. My time abroad has been a mental and spiritual journey. I have not only learned the historical and cultural background of many European cities, but I have also further developed myself as a designer and a person. I became more confident in my ideas, making decisions, and being assertive. I learned how to navigate, communicate, and manage time. I learned the importance of travel and how it can be both entertaining and education. I learned just how important it is to go outside your comfort zone and try things you never thought you would. If you never do, you really arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t living.

DAY 58

eastern coast dublin, ireland