The countdown is on!

3 weeks = 21 days = 504 hours = 30.240 minutes


Sounds like a loooong time and that's why I still didn't realize what's going on... In 3 weeks I will leave behind almost everything, except a bit underwear, a backpack, toothbrush, suncream, my tablet and some headscarves. Leave behind a stable and comfortable life, full with friends, parties and love to embark into discovering a new old world, a new old love - the Middle East!  

Some call it Axis of Evil, I call it 1001 nights. You see, I LOVE this! It's such a long-time dream of mine to dedicate some of my valuable lifetime to travelling and discover unknown spots. And that's maybe why suddenly the 3 weeks left until departure sound very short again - compared to the long preceding waiting time!

So, what now? How will these 3 weeks look like? Besides working full-time, I try to squeeze in some last medical check-ups, organize moving out from my apartment, acquire the right mix of credit cards, find a suitable travel insurance, inform my bank about expected funny currency usage on my cards, say goodbye to all my beloved ones, equip with the right smart devices and most importantly: book the first flight and start organizing the journey!!

The goal of my adventure is to live the days as they come, only with a very brief route in mind. But certainly not to follow an accurately planned travel route. I strive to stay with locals as much as I can and let them inspire me where to go next, whom to meet and what to learn! And of course, you are all very welcome to join me for some parts! And tadaaa, here is the brief routing:

April. Algeria /Tunisia /Egypt

May: Yemen /Oman

June: UAE/ Saudi

July: Qatar /Iran /Iraq

August: Lebanon / Syria

September: ???

Further ideas: Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Uganda, Rwanda, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mongolia........ summit hiking in the Austrian mountains <3

Let me know in a comment below how you feel after reading  >> my first blog post in my life!!!<<

Also let me know in case you have any tips, tricks for travelling, the region, Arabic, smart travel tools, experiences or even friends or family in the region!

And most importantly: let me know if you want to join!


Love,  حُب وسَلام

PeM



Location: Oberwürzbach, 66386 St. Ingbert, Deutschland

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 16, 2023 at 2:33 AM

    Love it! I might want to join ypu for Oman 🥰🥰🥰

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  2. PhilipMarch 16, 2023 at 2:37 AM

    Dear Petsi,

    I wish you a wonderful and exciting holiday and I look forward to accompanying you virtually on your adventures. While reading, I just realized that I myself long for such an adventure, but also that I might not have the courage to do it alone. Goodbyes are always hard, but remember, reunions are even better.

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  3. BlaminchenMarch 16, 2023 at 4:27 AM

    Your journey will be for sure amazing ❤️ looking forward to receive a lot of snapshots from your travels 📷

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  4. AnonymousMarch 16, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    Wow! Really enjoyed reading your blog! Would also love to join you for Oman and Yemen 😍

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    1. PetraMarch 16, 2023 at 4:34 PM

      Yemen is already booked, PM if you still want to join. Oman starts mid may <3

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  5. SaraMarch 20, 2023 at 2:06 AM

    Oh the countdown is on! Can´t wait to read (and see) your upcoming adventures. Bon vent, like we say in French! :)

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  6. بدرسMarch 22, 2023 at 12:40 PM

    You are so courageous! Have an incredibly beautiful time !! Looking forward to sharing your adventures and experiences !!!

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  7. JohannaApril 4, 2023 at 9:46 PM

    Ich liebe deinen Blok ich lese mit😊

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  8. NoraApril 5, 2023 at 10:09 AM

    Enjoy your upcoming adventures and safe travels, dear Petra! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time! Looking forward to your travel diaries & pictures! 🌍💚

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  9. AnonymousApril 6, 2023 at 5:25 AM

    I am looking forward to hear from you!

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  10. Leïla BAKOUR 🌹🌞🥰April 8, 2023 at 3:25 AM

    I was delighted to meet you yesterday, we shared a day together in the historic streets, we shared a meal together to break the Ramadan fast in the warmth and friendliness, a tasty family meal, an exchanged many smiles in this old house of its bricks but rich in its history of its values and we finished the evening around the roof of this house of the casbah around a mint tea and tasting "kelb elllouz" "قلب اللوز" ....then the orchestra began these beautiful songs Chaabi Andalusian telling poems to the glory of our prophet Muhammad (qsssl), others of love, then the boukalates "بوقالات" were read thoughts dreamed hoped explained wished ... it was like an enchanted dream ... I hope you my dear Petra of as wonderful and beautiful evenings and meetings throughout your adventure ... be happy and at peace.
    God bless you محبتي لكي بترا🌺🌹🌞

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  11. FarahApril 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Petra
    Happy for having met you today.
    Your adventure looks already great !
    Wish you an amazing time and a lot of authentic human experiences and share.

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  12. Demet Çeliker PaşaalioğluApril 14, 2023 at 10:37 PM

    Have a nice trip Petra, me an my son who will be born in 4 months wish the best for u😘😘🧿👋

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2023 at 9:55 PM

    Happy Birthday voyaging unicorn. Hope you have a great time

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  14. Suzi-muscatJune 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM

    that's amazing to read now how it all started, leaving all your life behind and openning up for such journey!
    seeing the joy u having here in the middle east by pushing yourself out of ur comfort zone is so inspiring! enjoy the life!

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