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ABOUT ME
Hey I'm Mario
Welcome to my Journey of Exploration! I’m Mario, a developer turned explorer, currently navigating the roads of Europe in my van.
Join me as I share my experiences, lessons learned, and the fascinating encounters with diverse lifestyles and people. From the challenges of van life to the joy of learning new skills, this is a space where open-minded exploration meets a commitment to positive impact.
Come along for the ride and let’s discover some new parts of living!
PROJECTS
What I've built
In recent years, I’ve delved into the world of DIY projects, working on two exciting projects: transforming a van into a living space and crafting a homemade pizza oven. It wasn’t just about building things; it became a journey of learning, planning, practicing, and creating.
BLOG
Join my journey
Check out my blog. There you can find the latest stories of my journey. From adventures in the mountains, living full-time on the open road, to helping people in different cultures. Let’s see what stories life has to offer. I’ll take you with me on my journey!
LEARNING
Lessons from the streets
This section is all about sharing advices, lessons and sentences from people I met so far on my journey. There is always something to learn from other people. Hopefully there will be many more. Have a look!
LEARNING
What do you want to get out of life ?
So, what do you want to get out of life? Maybe you have asked yourself that question one day. Nowadays, there are nearly infinite options to choose from in life. Which one is right for you and suits your values, dreams, and visions? I ask people along the way and put their answers into this section. Have a look!
LEARNING
Discover topics with TEDx
Here you can explore different topics about life. I’d love to share the knowledge of some TEDx talks. TEDx is a great platform to share and spread information and knowledge. The TEDx talks are normally apperances at events around the globe. People share their knowledge and personal expieriences with the world. I took the opportunity and made a text based format out of it. So, you can read through topics and gain some knowledge. Have a look!
Note:
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- Attribution (BY): When sharing TED content, it must be attributed to TED as the original source.
- NonCommercial (NC): You cannot use TED content in any commercial context or for revenue generation.
- NonDerivative (ND): No derivative works are permitted, meaning you cannot edit, remix, or alter TED content in any way.
How to manage your mental health | Amit Pandey
The most powerful quote I have ever heard in my life is said by Mr. Roomie. He said, “Once when I was clever, I wanted to change the entire world. And today I am wise, so I’m just changing myself.” This is what I think we all should accept as soon as possible. When we grow in our life, it’s about me, myself, Amit Pandey, born and brought up in Kanpur. You people might not be able to even relive the kind of childhood memories we used to have in Kanpur. We used to have wonderful childhood memories, you know, all these things used to be our daily routine activities.
Is social media hurting your mental health | Bailey Parnell
I’m fat. Wow, I’m fat. She’s only nineteen years old, what am I doing with my life? Hey! Two likes! Nice. Do I like this photo? Does she really need more likes? I hope I’m going to be invited to the wedding. One more like, nice! Welcome to the internal monologue of a typical social media scroll. A monologue that so many of us have every day, but we don’t think about it, we don’t talk about it. In fact, many of us can’t even recognize it happening. I’m Bailey Parnell, and I will discuss the unintended consequences social media is having on your mental health. I will show you
The Power of Plant-Based Eating | Dr. Joanne Kong
What if I told you that we can change the world through our food choices? I challenge you in the next 12 minutes to open your minds and your hearts to the power of plant-based eating, and the fact that animal agriculture, the raising of animals for food, has grown to become one of the most damaging industries on our planet. But I want to make clear that my intent is not to be judgmental, but instead, to increase your awareness and give you important information which you may not know. Going greener with your diet could be one of the most powerful and transformative decisions you’ll ever make in
Is your phone bad for your mental health | Bridianne
Now this may not come as a surprise to you, but did you know the average 18 to 25-year-old checks their phone 56 times a day? That’s once every 15 minutes. So what else are you doing when you’re on your phone? Well, nine out of ten young people tell us they’re using their phone when spending quality time with their parents. Seven out of ten are using it when hanging out with friends. Five out of ten when at dinner at a restaurant. Three out of ten when crossing the road. And one in ten are using it when having sex. Statistics like these never fail to impress me
Why comfort will ruin your life | Bill Eckstrom
So, I was on a roll. I was an executive with a nice salary, annual bonuses, and stock options, all the perks. Everything was on track. And on Monday, January 7th, 2008 at three o’clock in the afternoon, in a small conference room on the top floor of our building, the president of the company wanted to have a quick meeting with me, which wasn’t unusual since he was my boss. But the meeting turned out to be even more brief than expected. He fired me. I’ll never forget how his words just sucked the breath right out of me, and I left the conference room in a dazed state.
Learning to live with clinical depression | Angelica Galluzzo
I wanted to start by highlighting that although I am someone that identifies as a mental health advocate who probably shares too many personal details about my life online, I still really struggle with my mental illness sometimes. The thing about clinical depression, at least in my own experience, is that symptoms aren’t always triggered by a major life event. You can be successful, happy, and feel like everything is going right for you until that dark cloud appears. I first met my black cloud when I was 14 years old. Now, I do not consider myself an artist by any means, but this is my personal depiction of what
CONTACT
Get in touch
If you need some advice in building a van, tinyhouse or even have some nice projects to join (freetime or work). I’ll help wherever I can. Feel free to contact me. See you!
