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EP 11.《Back to Brno: From Kitchen to Norwegian Forest》

EP 11.《Back to Brno: From Kitchen to Norwegian Forest》

Brno, Czechia

After ending my wanderings and returning to Brno, I went through an absurd period of "wilderness survival" in a dormitory kitchen. Between playing guitars in music stores and getting caught for fare evasion, fate eventually led me to an apartment shared by two Norwegian women. They named our home "Norwegian Wood." From the haunting melodies of the song to deep reflections on values and social systems, their perspectives on life became the pivotal force that reshaped my own worldview.

EP 5. At the Heart of the Baltics: Rediscovering the Simplicity of Life

EP 5. At the Heart of the Baltics: Rediscovering the Simplicity of Life

Riga, Lativa.

Crossing the border into Riga, I found a city that once rivaled Stockholm as a great trading hub, now radiating a secluded, timeless elegance. In a hostel brimming with the pulse of daily life, I swapped melodies with Henry, a BBC photographer. It was here that my identity began to shift—from a guitarist and an athlete to a traveling adventurer, sowing the seeds of my passion for photography. From cooking a 30-TWD bell pepper and chicken pasta to lowering my guard during a game of beach volleyball by the Daugava River, I realized that as the veneer of prosperity fades, a refined sense of "living" becomes even more precious. As the sun dipped into the river, I finally found my own rhythm in the long Nordic nights.

EP 4. Heading North: Post-Rock in a Forest City

EP 4. Heading North: Post-Rock in a Forest City

Vilnius, Lithuania

I woke up in Vilnius during the early morning "blue hour." This forest-enveloped capital felt even more free and mysterious than I had imagined. My journey here began by stumbling into a graffiti-covered ruin of a hostel. In the Old Town, I found soul music that felt like a cleansing for the spirit, and later, I stood atop Gediminas' Hill, overlooking the city with a cup of bubble tea in hand. Looking at the crumbling remains of the Upper Castle, I realized that this city chooses to coexist with its scars—a gentle compromise between time and freedom. As the local children welcomed the first day of school, I put on a pair of new shoes, ready to wander even further.

EP 2. From Surviving to Living : The Souls That Are Saved

EP 2. From Surviving to Living : The Souls That Are Saved

Kraków, Poland

Leaving Budapest behind in the middle of the night, I boarded a night train to Poland. In Kraków, the way I measured my journey quietly shifted—from the anxiety of saving money to the richness of living experiences. I found myself in heated foosball matches with a Finnish couple and receiving a clumsy yet heartwarming "Goodnight" in Chinese from a Kazakh traveler. Although I missed the heavy silence of the concentration camps, I witnessed a different kind of power in the Old Town Square: a crowd singing "Zombie," a moment where the force of life transcended borders. This was no longer just a trip; it was a lesson in letting my guard down and reconnecting with the world.

EP 1. Where the Adventure Begins: My Escape to Budapest

EP 1. Where the Adventure Begins: My Escape to Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

My exchange life began in Brno, a city where industrial grit meets classical elegance, but it quickly devolved into a survival challenge involving a messy dorm and a roommate’s thunderous snoring. Seeking nothing more than a night of peace, I staged a midnight "escape" from the Czech Republic to Budapest. There, amidst the majesty of the Danube and the energy of a city music festival, I finally found room to breathe. But the true turning point happened at a hostel reception. A girl from Hong Kong shared her travel tales with a burning passion in her eyes. Though our digital connection vanished, the mystery of the Baltics she described became my new compass, pushing me to rewrite my plans and continue my adventure into the North.