Life Behind the Posts - July 2025
This one features a Nazi camp, food poisoning, and country number 30
Every month, I'll share a more personal look at what's been going on—where we've been, what I've been working on, and a few things I've discovered or enjoyed along the way. ✨
This isn't just a travel diary or work recap—it's a chance to go deeper into the real-life moments behind the posts. Sometimes there are wins, sometimes challenges, but I always try to share something honest, useful, or thought-provoking from what I've experienced.
I'll also include a few of my favorites from the month—books, podcasts, articles, or tools that stood out and might inspire you too.
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July 1st to July 12th: Serbia 🇷🇸
Niš
I'm picking up right where we left off last month, in Niš! We didn't do much there, honestly. We quickly explored the city center and what remains of the fortress, but it wasn't that exciting.
Something I got to discover in Serbia, though, was the design and beauty of Orthodox churches. They're very different from the "regular" churches I'm used to, and their decorations are often fascinating.
We did one very powerful visit during our time in Niš: an old Nazi concentration camp. I didn't know the Nazis had camps in Serbia, to be honest. But when I saw there was one, I wanted to go because I've never visited a concentration camp and I wanted to experience it.
