🇺🇲 My American Dream 🇺🇲
Hello y’all! This page gathers my expatriation experience as a V.I.E in the US during 2025–2026. Each article below is a chapter of my life here — a mix of a travel diary, personal reflections, and emotional adventures.
Think of it as the roadmap of my American journey, one milestone at a time.
Three months of effort, discovery, and emotion grounded me and started shaping the person I’m becoming. This is where everything truly began — the studies, the administrative maze, the independence, the adaptation, and the desire to give this experience a solid, non‑chaotic start.
My first escape into the Smokies became a three‑day breath of freedom. From the Foothills Parkway to the Blue Ridge, every curve, overlook, and quiet road helped wash away months of tension. I came back lighter, grounded, and aware that this is the start of something new.
This three‑day loop through Kentucky and Illinois became a journey of unexpected magic. From wildlife prairies to giant rock formations and quiet lakes lined with ancient cypress trees. I came back with the confidence and feeling that trusting my instincts always leads me exactly where I need to be.
A four-day autumn journey through Tennessee and North Carolina, wrapped in golden forests, misty sunrises, and winding mountain roads. Autumn is a season of transition and introspection — and the Smokies reflected exactly where I was inside. Between cultural discoveries, quiet moments, and unexpected challenges, this trip reminded me that renewal often comes after letting go.
COMMING SOON: A sun‑soaked, multi‑state road trip that felt like stepping into the American dream, from highways to palm trees.
COMMING SOON: My first American Christmas, filled with lights, traditions, and the warmth of discovering a new holiday atmosphere.
COMMING SOON: Ringing in the new year in Music City, celebrating how far I’ve come and where this journey is taking me.
COMMING SOON: A quieter season of inner work, new responsibilities, mindset shifts, and building the foundations for a stronger version of myself.