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My name is Elena, the original owner of this blog. The Unstable Element was born as a digital tool to share my experiences and stories as I slowly travelled through the world – first as a University student, now as someone with a full time job who still makes travelling her number one priority.
I hope this website can become a community place for everyone to share, learn and grow together, and I am so happy that you are here to be part of this journey.
From the blog
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11 Best Gifts for Travel Lovers (2026 Christmas Gift Guide)
11 gift ideas for travel lovers that actually get used: eye masks, instant cameras, travel journals, prints, adapters and more, plus what to skip.
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How I Accidentally Ended Up Sleeping On The Street in Zurich
I didn’t choose the squat life — the squat life chose me Square in Zurich (photo by author) This story dates back to my university years, when these kinds of accidents were — sadly or funnily, depending on the perspective — happening more often than I might have wished for. In this case, one sunny…
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My Favourite Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Milan
Some people loathe the rain, some people revel in it. Myself, I stand on a middle ground where my level of appreciation for these heavenly tears solely depends on my mood of the day and the amount of stress I am under. On the days when my mental condition veers towards a quiet appreciation for…
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How 7 Progressive Mindset Shifts Completely Changed My Depressing Life
For years, I felt stuck. My existence felt very distant from the life I had envisioned for myself, and I was constantly measuring myself against everyone around me, looking for evidence to confirm that I was, indeed, a failure. Then everything changed.
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How I Fell in Love With China in One Month: A Travel Diary
A journey of discovery through China, while falling in love with it faster than with my ex
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11 Days in Sakartvelo (Georgia): My Road Trip Itinerary from Tbilisi to the Black Sea
An 11-day road trip through Georgia, from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Kakheti wine country, Vardzia’s cave monastery and the Black Sea in Batumi, plus where to slow down if you have more time.
