The Munchies

Food is not only a necessity to survive, but a comfort in times of need, an alternative to nasty habits, and sometimes it’s just pure deliciousness. In my first year in Austria, I dedicated all my efforts in German towards learning the names of foods, dishes, and sweets. But let’s jump back years before my move to Austria.

"Out of the blue vacation"

Every year, with summer nearing, you ask yourself the same questions: “Where should I spend my vacation and can I afford to visit some far-flung exotic country?” Well, I guess, I'm one of those lucky people who don't have to think about these kinds of questions, since I was born at the seaside. It doesn’t really make any difference if I stay at home or visit an exotic country. Then again, I'm also a broke student and I can only dream about an exclusive vacation. But let's formulate it like this: “No money, no worries!” There will be some opportunities in the future, but for the time being I don't have high expectations. Yet, when I least expected it, something incredible came around.