Notes from Poland
Murder Trees, Grass in Vodka, Salt Mines, My Lack of Sanity, and More.
My Polish adventure has come to an end. Actually, it ended over a month ago, but those who follow my travel stories in “newsletter time” might think I’m still there.
For those who want to follow my journey at an unedited time, follow me on Notes. I also share some cultural insights and places I’ve visited that you don’t find in my newsletter, which, of course, isn’t fair for those who pay to ensure Born Without Borders stays afloat.
That’s why I’ve put together the following curation of Notes. If you’re tired of traditional social media's mindless scrolling and ad-controlled algorithm, Notes is a much more positive place to hang out.
Those who followed my Notes and newsletter carefully know that there were a few breaks from Poland in Milano and Paris. I didn’t include the Milano and Paris Notes in this collection because that’s part of the larger narrative I keep writing and rewriting with new endings and new beginnings.
As I mentioned before, I’m writing my life’s story, both literally and figuratively, as a planster1. I plan a few plot points but let the characters and whispers choose the direction. I don’t let plots or society’s conventions contrive where my story goes.
Has this been therapeutic? To be honest, I don’t know yet. What I do know is that I couldn’t keep going North and needed to return to Spain. It’s time to give therapy with a therapist a go—maybe the North American in me needs it.2
What’s coming up?
I spent a week in Hamburg, Germany, experiencing the diversity and progressive thinking I needed after Poland. I’m currently working on those articles and stories while exploring the harder-to-reach corners of Spain in a Van with a bed.
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Such a great way to create a visual narrative as well by using your Notes in this way, it makes the story go together in such a neat way - me too, I’m excited to visit Poland when we get a chance!
Great way to share periods of your journey, Nolan!