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Diary of a solo traveler wandering around Europe

This method of taking care of other people's homes and pets is one of the cheapest ways to explore foreign countries. Aside from a little food I buy during my stay, I have no expenses. In contrast, I have a bike, a bed, a shower, a toilet, a fully equipped kitchen, and everything at a five-star level. Yes, and there are bunnies that you just can't help but fall in love with.

Along the trail, where there are villages or towns, you can find accommodations in local guesthouses or set up a tent on the outskirts of the settlement. In most cases, you can find cool, good drinking water, but there are instances where certain maps indicate a water source, only to later find out that the water source is dry, blocked, or has disappeared. The locals are friendly and hospitable, and almost always, for a modest fee, they will serve a warm and hearty meal.

I will only say that words were spoken and tears were shed, and then, and only then, our true friendship was formed. We decided to rent a room at the Le Marden Spa Hotel in Tekirova and rest for two days.

I am completely engrossed in horror films of various kinds when suddenly I sense a presence behind my left shoulder. In a swift motion, I turn my head and see a man smiling at me through golden teeth and in his hands a rifle.

On April 18, 2023, I'm on my way to meet her at The Old House Hostel in Antaliya. Each of us is carrying a backpack weighing between 11 and 13 kilograms, containing everything needed to camp in the wild for at least two days: 3 liters of water, a tent, a sleeping bag, an inflatable mattress, cooking utensils, a compact camping stove, two sets of clothes, trekking poles, food and more.