E4 - Rodrigo: From Blueprints to Balkans - A Journey of Personal Growth

Travelcast with Igar Garai

Can an architect's impulsive decision to quit his job and travel across Eastern Europe lead to unforeseen personal growth and transformation? Join us as I introduce Rodrigo, a 35-year-old Brazilian architect who swapped his drafting tools for a backpack and embarked on an exhilarating two-month Eurotrip. Hear firsthand about Rodrigo's meticulously spontaneous journey from Milan to Wroclaw, Poland, and the remarkable destinations he encountered, including Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and many others. Reflect with Rodrigo as he revisits places after a decade, sharing his insights on how both he and these locales have evolved over time.
This episode takes you down memory lane, contrasting our early travel experiences with the more mature, yet equally adventurous, journeys we undertake today. Through stories of couchsurfing and hitchhiking, we explore the cultural intricacies and serendipities that make travel a transformative experience. Discover how our motivations and methods have shifted, and why the thrill of the unknown still draws us to new horizons, even as our perspectives grow more nuanced.
Connect with Rodrigo:

• Rodrigo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigo.mascaro
• Couchsurfing: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/rodrigomascaro

Connect with me:

• Igar Garai Instagram: https://instagram.com/igargarai
• or be my CS guest: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/igar-garai

Chapter

1. Architect's Impulsive Eurotrip Exploration (00:00:00)

2. Youthful Travel Adventures in Europe (00:10:52)

3. Traveler's Reflections on Bosnia Experience (00:22:48)

4. Experiencing Culture Through Contemporary Art (00:33:35)

5. Impulsive Decisions and Travel Experiences (00:47:55)

6. Perspective and Travel Experiences (01:01:44)