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Traveling is my passion \u2014 both near and far, from short trips to slightly longer ones. Since 2000, I have been listening with the help of a cochlear implant. I have turned this into a personal challenge: to experience the sounds of\n as many countries on Earth as possible through my cochlear implant.<\/p>\n

Listening through a cochlear implant is different from natural hearing, but it doesn\u2019t stop me from pursuing my passion.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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From Bissau to Palau, in the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tyree and the Isles of Ebony
From Peru to Cebu, hear the power of Babylon
From Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea<\/em><\/h6>\n

In the context of my challenge, my favourite song is \u201cOrinoco Flow\u201d<\/em> by Enya. I knew it before my implantation and can still recognize it after the procedure. However, songs I started listening to only after the implantation\n are much harder for me to recognize later.. \n
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Daily listening through my cochlear implant comes with a certain level of stress. Because a CI is an electronic device, the first worry appears already in the morning: will it work when I turn it on? Will the people I meet speak loudly\n enough, with clear tone and diction? Will I be able to tell apart similarly sounding words like but<\/em>, nut<\/em>, or cut<\/em>? Of course, the context of the sentence can help if I interact in my native tongue but things\n get more difficult in foreign languages where my vocabulary is smaller.<\/p>\n

Hearing through a cochlear implant may be difficult compared to natural hearing, but it has never stopped me from exploring the world and following my passion.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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My travels are shaped by very practical limits: my budget and 26 days of vacation each year. Another constraint is timing \u2014 my trips have to coincide with school holidays, because my best travel companion is a teacher.\n
Pursuing my passion means making conscious choices and sacrifices. I carefully plan our household expenses, rely on my own DIY skills instead of hiring craftsmen, follow various mailing lists, search for travel opportunities, collect\n loyalty points, and do many other small things that together allow my challenge to exist.\n
It is also worth remembering that Poland\u2019s economic growth has changed what is possible. The average net salary has risen from about $300 in 2000 to around $1,200 in 2025. This progress allows me to travel further, in more comfortable\n conditions, and to enjoy local cuisine instead of living on canned food and instant soups brought from home.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2026<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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It all starts with the Philippines,<\/strong> the perfect place to forget about the freezing winter in Poland. Three islands were visited: Luzon, Bohol, and Palawan. <\/span>Luzon\n \u2013 home to the bustling capital of Manila. Bohol \u2013 famous for its unique Chocolate Hills and those tiny, big-eyed tarsiers. Palawan \u2013 where El Nido is arguably the most beautiful spot in the world for kayaking.\n
Further trips are in various stages of planning, and one of them is starting very soon! \n
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It began in exotic Oman<\/strong>, where the desert met the ocean, camels crossed endless sands, and life flowed through the market in Nizwa.\n
Spring brought a short journey to Malt<\/strong>a, filled with the atmosphere of traditional Easter celebrations.\n
Then came Tanzania<\/strong> \u2014 a safari among breathtaking landscapes, wildlife all around, encounters with friendly Maasai people, and quiet moments on the beaches of Zanzibar.\n
As autumn faded, a four-day escape to Croatia<\/strong> offered a final touch of sunshine before winter.<\/p>\n

It all starts with the Philippines, the perfect place to forget about the freezing winter in Poland. Bohol \u2013 famous for its unique Chocolate Hills and those tiny, big-eyed tarsiers. Palawan \u2013 where El Nido is arguably the most beautiful\n spot in the world for kayaking. Further trips are in various stages of planning, and one of them is starting very soon!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The travels began with a dream come true \u2014 a visit to New Zealand. <\/strong> It was an unforgettable time spent among breathtaking nature: fjords, lakes, mountains, glaciers, geysers, and wild beaches.\n
Summer led through the heart of Central Asia \u2014 Uzbekistan<\/strong>, Kazakhstan<\/strong>, and Kyrgyzstan<\/strong>. Nature, historic landmarks, local cuisine, and the people of the region left memories that\n will last for a long time.\n
A long August weekend brought a short escape to Slovenia<\/strong>. For a long time, I had dreamed of seeing Lake Bled and the towns stretching along the Adriatic coast.\n
The year came to a close with an unforgettable finale \u2014 F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res in Lyon (,France) , <\/strong>a magical accent that illuminated the end of the journey.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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