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THE BLOG & THE PERSON BEHIND IT

ABOUT THE BLOG

THE IDEA BEHIND

DEAR (TRAVEL) DIARY BY C

As the name already suggests, dear(travel)diary by C is my travel diary – or in other words: my travel blog. Through my blog, I want to inspire you to discover new places and make planning your next trip just a little easier – with my experiences, tips, and a lot of attention to detail. But what actually makes my blog different from the thousands of others out there?

The idea behind this blog didn’t originally start with the intention of creating a blog at all. It all began with a single document – for our Scandinavian road trip in 2019. At first, I simply wanted to make our own trip easier and started creating a small personal travel guide for us. I love planning and organizing, so I spent hours researching, comparing routes, looking for accommodations, and figuring out which places were actually worth visiting. What started as a small document slowly turned into more and more pages – until it eventually became a surprisingly detailed travel guide.

The idea behind it was simple: I didn’t want to come back from the trip regretting that I had missed something special just because I hadn’t done enough research beforehand. So I spent hours planning and collecting information. After the trip, it almost felt like a waste to leave so much time and effort sitting in a document we would probably never open again. That’s why I decided to share my planning – to help others save time and make preparing for their trips a little easier. And that’s ultimately how this blog was born.

Today, though, the blog goes far beyond planning alone. Now I can enrich every post with my own experiences: Which places are actually worth staying at? Which hikes sound easier than they really are? What absolutely shouldn’t be missed – and what maybe can? So here, you won’t just find inspiration, but also honest impressions, personal experiences, and as many practical tips as possible for your own travels.

And because my life doesn’t revolve around traveling alone, there’s also my “regular” diary: dear(travel)diary. That’s where I write about everything that inspires or occupies me outside of traveling – from photography and study tips to sustainability and the little things in everyday life. There, too, I try to share my own experiences and create as much value as possible for you.

But enough talking for now – take a look around and get inspired. Maybe your next destination is already waiting for you here.

ABOUT ME

HI, I'M CHIARA!

What can I tell you about myself? Well, first of all: I’m Chiara! Although I’m pretty sure there are more interesting things about me than just my name. Maybe it’s more interesting if I tell you that I’m actually a lawyer? No? Fair enough – even I sometimes find law a little too dry. That’s why I needed something creative alongside it. Something where I could create, tell stories, and bring my own ideas to life. And that’s exactly how this blog came to be.

Here, I get to combine everything I love: travelling, photography, discovering beautiful places, and turning experiences into stories. And it’s not just the content that comes from me – I also built and designed this entire website myself. Without much prior knowledge, but with a lot of curiosity, trial and error, and probably more matcha than necessary (I sadly can’t tolerate coffee).

When I’m not travelling or working on new blog posts, you’ll usually find me somewhere in Düsseldorf – because that’s where I live. My door is always open to friends, so life here never really gets boring. I always seem to find something to do: whether that’s playing tennis, going on spontaneous café dates, having long conversations, hosting game nights, or finding little adventures in everyday life. I love variety and good company – whether that’s in my own city or somewhere on the other side of the world.

Other than that, my life is actually pretty ordinary. But I think if you stick around and follow my blog for a while, you’ll get to know me a little better. You’ll probably notice my energetic and slightly clumsy side sooner or later… Through this blog, I’ll take you along to my favourite places, share travel tips, little discoveries, and of course lots of photos. And who knows – maybe one day we’ll even run into each other somewhere in the world or in Düsseldorf.

Until then: I’m so happy you’re here