Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Norway
Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock in English, is one of the most popular Fjords hike destinations in Norway. I had the pleasure of experiencing it, and the hiking to the rock was highly enjoyable on its own, with unusual landscapes and flora. @Preikestolen, Norway, September 12, 2018
Valeria, Olga (Belarus) @Copenhagen, Denmark, September 16, 2018
I’ve met many travelers while staying at hostels but it has not been the case every single time. Often times, I don’t get to meet a single person in one of the busiest hostels. I assume many factors are involved: my mood at the time, other people’s moods, the dynamic of the room, and the hostel’s vibe, etc. But when I met these friends, it took us one second to start a conversation. Because the moment when I entered the room, Valeria, as she was coming...
Nat (USA) Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 25, 2018
The first time I met Nat was in San Jose, Costa Rica. It was three years ago and I was a vacation tourist then. Nat says I asked him for directions but I actually do not remember. There was a street parade going on on the avenue so we watched it together for about 10 minutes then we said good-bye. About a year ago, I noticed on facebook that we’d become long-term travelers around the world and I thought it was an interesting coincidence. Recently, while...
Gadissa (Ethiopia) @Delft, Netherlands, September 22, 2018
At first, I was not excited about having to move from Rotterdam to Delft. Not only did I find the city charming, I just got used the surroundings there. But I realized that all the hostels had been booked for the weekend – I was slow. Still, I wanted to stay close to Rotterdam, because the container at the port could be made accessible any day. So outside of Rotterdam, Delft was the best option. But as I was approaching Delft, I was very glad that...
Roman (Czech Republic), Johana (Czech Republic)
Ever since I Left Finland, I had been a lonely backpacker and had been missing good conversations with people, and they “happened” intensely one day in Oslo. And we ended up hanging out from around noon to midnight! Now in my head, you two are associated with whale meat, too realistic statues at the Vigeland Park and the chilly and windy street walking in Oslo in the evening. Wish you best luck with your studies and work. Hope to see you again in your home country....
First impressions of Oslo @ September 9, 2018
Already this is my 3rd country in Scandinavia, Norway. First impressions of the capital, Oslo. @September 9th, 2018
Salsa social in Helsinki, Finland
Traveling in Europe also means that there are more opportunities for dancing salsa. This is technically a salsa-regaetton song though. Thanks to the organizers of the social. Video thanks to Seonjeong Ryu @ August 31, 2018
Impressions of the Finnish way of living @Helsinki, Finland, September 5
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, was the first stop in Europe. Among other things, the short daylight in Scandinavia convinced me to visit the region at least by the beginning of September and then gradually make my way to the south of Europe. 6 hours of time difference between Uruguay and Finland was not too stressful but it was not something to dismiss easily either. It took me days to regain strength, and then I began to realize there were some particular conditions of the...
This website chronicles Leebong’s journey around the world for 2+ years, for the time being. To find out more, see The Travel & The Why.
To catch me, see Itinerary.
Impressions Series
