2 years of Hotel Nomad
July 4, 2022
These past two years have been a whirlwind of affairs for all of us - to some more than others.
On the beginning of July 2022, I celebrated two years of living as a Hotel Nomad. A lifestyle initiated as a consequence of the pandemic effects.
What initiated as a stream of uncertainties and question marks was a pivotal turning point to a life I did not know before even existed - a creative reality where you can choose your steps or simply let it freely flow if you prefer.
I guess I can say I am grateful for how things turned out.
One where no day is alike, where you create your routine, work, and everything about your reality. You are your own boss, your job description can be forever changing, and you can add, optimize, reduce, and shift tasks as you please. Nothing is given.
It has been two years of living with my (few) things in a storage space in Zurich and changing homes in an average of 10 days.
Two years diving not only in the hospitality industry (one that was entirely new for me) but also (or should I say mainly) in a self-discovery journey.
Learning about photography, people, entrepreneurship, human behaviour, decision-making, logistics, mindfulness, art, routine establishment, ways of living, and setting limits - all in a fast-paced manner, where every week seems a steep learning curve in so many aspects, necessary for survival.
The Hotels I've visited have been mainly in Switzerland. Not the "world-travelling" exploration kind of thing that I used to imagine, but without a doubt, a type of adventure. One that is hard to express in words.
Travelling around this beautiful country allowed me to see Switzerland, my home for 12 years, with new eyes. While many, because of the pandemic, were staying at home, establishing their routines with home-office and not socializing, I had the opportunity of meeting new people, a new industry, new cities and regions. Grateful for that.
After two years of spending countless hours packing and unpacking, adapting to new surroundings, and continuously fine-tuning processes, I confess that my mind has been asking for a break.
Not entirely settling (yet), but just a space to breathe a bit more, realign my ducks, and let all the information sync in.
The next few months will be intense (in a good way 😉), with a few changes coming up. So stay tuned here to keep up to date with the movements.
Since sharing is caring, I will try my best to continue sharing the learnings along the way. Maybe you can take advantage of some of it and learn with me.
It has been a bumpy road, with doubts, questions, letting go, lonely moments, and emotional rollercoasters. But also one of quest, freedom, excitement, adventure, accomplishments and celebrations. It is a path that one only gets to know or can sympathize with entirely when walking it. Only those that choose this route probably know what I mean.
I guess a feeling comparable to becoming an expat, or, I can imagine, becoming a parent - one that I, for example, cannot empathize with since I haven't gone that route myself.
A path I wouldn't have outgrown and wouldn't have been able to walk (and continue walking) without the love and warm words of family and friends throughout the process.
I'm eternally grateful for all the support I've received and continue receiving from the exceptional individuals in my surroundings.
Thank you, truly.
Butterflies in the stomach for the following movements to come, but also excited and looking forward to the continuous dance that life has shown to be ♥️💃
Stay tuned for the chapters to follow 👀