The Secret Journey Begins Now
Because behind every story there's another story
There are moments in life when you sit with a coffee in hand, staring at your computer screen, heart beating a little faster than usual. This is that moment for me. After two and a half years of daily writing, sharing my life from every corner of the world, it's time for the next step in our journey.
This week, I launched The Secret Journey — a special space for paid subscribers, another piece in the bigger puzzle of my dream. Because my true goal is to reach as many people as possible with these words. To inspire, to ignite hope, to kindle a spark of courage in those who read. To remind you that you can do anything if you follow your dream — just like I'm doing.
When I started writing, it was simply a way to share with family and friends what was happening with me on the other side of the world. But slowly, these words began to reach places I never imagined. They started to enter the hearts of people I'd never met. And that changed everything.
The Secret Journey isn't just more content. It's where we'll truly dive deeper together.
I remember the day I wrote an innocent post about a cookie jar. Anyone who read it probably thought it was just a story about comfort food. But behind the scenes? That post was actually about a guy I met during that time, and about dealing with a different kind of temptation. In The Secret Journey, you'll get the other side of the story. The truth behind the words.
Or, for example, when I wrote about visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand. I published two full posts - one about the regular tour and another about the behind-the-scenes tour of the set. I shared the details, the amazing landscapes, and the feeling of walking into the movie. But what didn’t I tell? About the wonderful woman I met, who was visiting for the third time in her life, and how our conversation completely changed how I look at my own dreams. Stories like these will be part of The Secret Journey.
When you join The Secret Journey, you're not just getting more content. You're getting a place where you can connect more deeply with what I'm experiencing at a level that goes beyond regular posts. And as part of the team, you'll have real influence on my future journeys - I'll consult with you on choosing destinations, share my dilemmas in real-time, and take your opinions into account.
What will this look like in practice? Every Friday, a special newsletter exclusively for Secret Journey subscribers will be waiting in your inbox. You can sit with a cup of coffee, relax in your favorite armchair, and dive into experiences, thoughts, and passages that haven't been published anywhere else. This will be your weekly time to discover what lies beneath the surface, without filters and shortcuts.
If you're someone who finds yourself imagining how your life would look if you gathered the courage to embark on your own journey, you'll find here the small details that make the difference between dream and reality. I'll reveal to you the real fears, the doubts, the moments when I almost gave up, and the way I overcame them.
If you love discovering the world through my eyes, from the comfort of your home, you'll get a depth here you can't find anywhere else. Not just the "what" but also the "why" behind every decision, every destination, every experience. You'll see the connections I see between places, people, and moments that seem unrelated, but together create a complete picture.
If you sometimes feel you want to understand yourself better, face your own fears, and grow, this journey is for you too. Because ultimately, when I expose myself, I hope it gives you a mirror to look inward. When I tell you how I overcame a fear, maybe it gives you an idea of how to deal with your own fears.
Your support isn't just about the content you'll receive, it's much more than that. When you join The Secret Journey, you're allowing me to continue living this dream. To choose freedom and constant movement, to dedicate my time to creation instead of chasing income through other means. You give me the ability to explore new places, meet fascinating people, and come back to you with stories you won't hear anywhere else. You're true partners in this journey.
I want you to know — the blog itself will continue to be completely free. The daily journey, regular posts, and ongoing stories — all these will continue to be open to everyone. I believe in accessibility, in sharing, in reaching as many people as possible with my words.
The Secret Journey is for those of you who feel you want more, who seek a deeper connection, who are willing to support this dream to see it continue to grow and develop.
So, how do you know if it's for you? It's simple — if you've ever felt your heart contract or expand when reading my words, if you've found yourself coming back to a post to read it again, if you've ever thought "wow, she's writing exactly what I'm feeling" — then The Secret Journey is probably your place.
And if not, don't worry. I'm still here, still writing, still sharing. Our connection remains just as strong as it is.
At the end of the day, my greatest privilege is that you choose to read my words, in whatever form. Each of you is part of this journey, and it simply wouldn't be the same without you.
And now, an important announcement I'm excited to share:
The Daily Journey stories will always stay free and open to everyone, but after a week, they’ll move from the public feed into the exclusive Secret Journey archive.
This was a decision I debated for a while, but in the end, it just felt right.
With nine posts a week (yes, I'm just as surprised by myself sometimes), the blog has grown into something that needs real care and attention – or in other words, it’s getting a little crowded around here 😅
You already know how much I love order and clean spaces, and apparently, digital order makes me just as happy!
The archive will be like a special library for subscribers – organized, easy to navigate, and growing week by week.
Instead of endlessly scrolling and maybe missing a story, you'll be able to find everything neatly sorted by topics, places, and dates. And of course – no ads, no distractions. Just stories.
So, if this feels right for you, you’re invited to join The Secret Journey. If not, we’ll continue together as we do, and I'll always be grateful for your choice to be part of my journey.
Your support helps me to continue experiencing new worlds and sharing them with you through my words. Sometimes, a single cup of coffee can make a difference.
Thank you for being part of this journey
Thank you so much Rod! You are so kind!🙏🏼🧡