The sunshine you carry makes everything extraordinary.

From a full-time Africa backpacker to navigating Danish life with three toddlers, I share practical guides for living in Denmark and some travel tips from my adventures in Africa—all shaped by this unique journey.

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Warming Up to Danish Life

Before kids and moving to Denmark, I had the chance to backpack through Africa, starting with Tanzania. Newly resigned with just two months’ savings, I made it work by volunteering with local safari operators in exchange for meals and lodging.

One operator in Arusha welcomed me, immersing me in African tourism and culture. Nearly a decade later, that connection remains, and I continue to share travel tips and insights to inspire others to explore this remarkable place.

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Tanzania: My Third Home

Before kids and moving to Denmark, I had the chance to backpack through Africa, starting with Tanzania. Newly resigned with just two months’ savings, I made it work by volunteering with local safari operators in exchange for meals and lodging.

One operator in Arusha welcomed me, immersing me in African tourism and culture. Nearly a decade later, that connection remains, and I continue to share travel tips and insights to inspire others to explore this remarkable place.

Countries I
Experienced Firsthand
While in Africa

TANZANIA

KENYA

ETHIOPIA

UGANDA

SOUTH AFRICA

MOZAMBIQUE

MOROCCO

MAURITANIA

SEYCHELLES

ZAMBIA

ZIMBABWE

A Sunny Ordinary

We often focus on major events and milestones, but there’s value in noticing the small, everyday moments—a good cup of coffee, the sound of rain, or a quiet evening walk. We tend to overlook these simple experiences, just as we overlook what we gain when life changes. Instead of dwelling on what’s been lost—a missed opportunity or the warmth of summer fading into winter—maybe there’s something to notice in the small things that each change brings.

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