In 1995, with little more than curiosity and a backpack, I set off on a journey lasting close to 15 years that would span continents and lifetimes of experience. 1995 - Farewell to the Fairground captures the raw, unfiltered notes from my written travel journals—snapshots of the people I met, the places I wandered, and the unexpected moments that shaped me. This isn't a polished retelling; it's a front-row seat to the messy, beautiful chaos of solo travel. From the bustling streets of Osaka to the hushed reverence of ancient temples, from euphoric highs in the Andes to quiet moments of self-reflection and heartache. Each entry preserves a piece of my life on the road. Part travelogue, part personal reckoning, this memoir explores the transformative power of travel—how it dismantles and rebuilds you, one journey at a time. With humor, vulnerability, and a touch of mischief, I share my stories exactly as they happened—flawed, fascinating, and utterly unforgettable.