Giulia was 25 when she took her first solo trip to Berlin, discovering a sense of freedom and independence she had never experienced before. Two years later, she moved to South Korea for a year, where living alone in a completely different culture pushed her further outside her comfort zone.
Giulia did not move to South Korea simply to reinvent herself. She wanted to experience life somewhere different, but the experience changed much more than her surroundings. In this conversation, she reflects on how traveling alone helped her become more confident, understand what she wants from the people around her, and learn to set boundaries without feeling guilty.
We talk about the reality of traveling alone as a woman, from the freedom of going wherever you want to the safety concerns that can shape your choices. Giulia also shares how she built friendships abroad, found people who became like family, and became more selective about who she allows into her life.
We also talk about loneliness, difficult periods abroad, finding work in a new country, and the strange feeling of returning home after becoming a different version of yourself. Giulia explains why she still feels deeply connected to South Korea, not simply because she loves the country, but because of the person she became while living there.
Localisation: South Korea
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