I’m Aly, currently 20 and starting Uni this year in Germany. This is typically how I introduce myself to people. However there is so much more to me than just my name, my age and where I live.
I’m Malaysian, to me that means living 10 minutes from the beach and being able to hike a mountain over the weekend. It also means living alone in the big city for college and finding out who I am. I lost a bit of my authenticity under the bright lights of Kuala Lumpur. My roots will always be in Sabah, an island of Malaysia and in my opinion, the most beautiful place that I’m privileged to call home.
Now I’ve flown half way across the globe. I’ve grown up travelling with my parents. We’d take one family trip to a new country every year. Now on my own, my love for travelling has really blossomed. I’m turning 21 this year and it scratches an itch in my brain that I have visited 21 countries so far.
I used to want to be a photojournalist but after highschool i discovered my love for Biotechnology and Genetics. That’s what I’ll be studying this year. Travel will always be an important part of my life and I don’t see myself getting tired of it.
I love writing and capturing memories. I used to travel with a heavy DSLR camera but for now my iPhone suffices. It’s constantly full of photos which just describe how full my life is.
I find joy in the little things. A sunny day, a good book or a 20€ flight to Vienna.
I’d love to show the world how travelling doesn’t have to be expensive. I understand how privileged I am to be able to explore the globe, even living in 3 different continents. Opportunities are endless, you just have to put yourself out there and go for it.
I’ve had a really solid foundation with my family and I wouldn’t be here if not for them.
So that’s me! Thank you for following my documentation of this wonderful thing we call life.
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