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Happy Four Years To TRAVEL STORIES BY GABE
On October 12, 2020, I published my very first article on Medium.com.
It was during the height of a global pandemic when I made a life-changing decision. I chose to transform my feelings of depression into passion, finding relief in something new. That’s when I discovered writing — a hobby that quickly blossomed into my greatest passion.
My first article came straight from the heart. I wrote about three life lessons I had learned while living in the United States. Every word carried the weight of emotions I had held for years, touching on deep-rooted issues that haunted me as a Brazilian immigrant.
The response was incredible. People from all over the world connected with my story, encouraging me to keep sharing my experiences — whether about traveling or living abroad.
On that same day, I made a promise to myself: I would not just write about travel tips or surface-level tricks; I would tackle issues that truly matter. I wanted to write about topics that resonate with people and build a community of world travelers who view travel as a tool for personal transformation, not as that boujee shit we see on social media.
My passion for storytelling became undeniable. As an educator and storyteller, I knew I had to let this side of me shine on my blog.
