Watch out, manhole alert! – How I (almost) got canalized in Nigeria
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Watch out, manhole alert! – How I (almost) got canalized in Nigeria

ByElla

A minimalist adventure story with a deep fall and a big heart Ever since I started traveling, I’ve let go of many things: unnecessary baggage, big expectations – and trust in manhole covers. Yes, you read that right. I have deep respect for anything on the street that looks like a lid. It all started…

Laundry in Lagos – between Minimalism and Modern Machines
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Laundry in Lagos – between Minimalism and Modern Machines

ByElla

Not long ago, I shared how I usually do my laundry: with a bucket, muscle power, and a good dose of patience. Minimalist style – and a bit old-school. But life on the road always has surprises in store. Just a few days later, I actually found myself in a proper laundromat. In Lagos. With…

Trust, TukTuks and Nabeez – A Travel Memory from Aswan
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Trust, TukTuks and Nabeez – A Travel Memory from Aswan

ByElla

Today, I’m simply sharing a memory. No fixed plan. No chronology. Just like life sometimes brings them back – between images, feelings, and your own rhythm while being on the road. Back then, I was in Egypt. My destination: Sudan. The route was clear: from Hurghada to Aswan, then on toward the border. Aswan was…

Power Outage, Rain, and a Bowl of Vegetable Soup – A Day in the Ghetto
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Power Outage, Rain, and a Bowl of Vegetable Soup – A Day in the Ghetto

ByElla

Today it’s raining. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Not a dramatic storm, but a steady, melancholic drumming on the tin roofs. No real reason to go outside – or perhaps a very good reason to stay inside. At the moment, I am staying in a ghetto. And as much as that might frighten some people –…