Starting with scribbled notes and turning them into heartfelt stories, I found that slowing down and enjoying each moment changed my travels into something worth sharing. In the end, these moments filled the pages of a book. By Dirk Ebener - March 20 , 2026 Morning coffee in a cafe in London For years, I traveled the world, collecting brief moments I barely understood until I started writing them down. Journaling after meals and during quiet times slowly revealed hidden patte

By Dirk Ebener - March 6, 2026 Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty: What Writing a Book Really Teaches You During a your first writing project, there are moments when you stop and notice how far you’ve come and how much is left to do. Eighty-three days into writing  Travel That Makes Sense After 50 , I felt a quiet shift. The project was no longer just a dream; it had become a real commitment. The early excitement had turned into a steady routine of researching, drafting, edi

By Dirk Ebener - February 20, 2026 By the time I reached Day 40 of writing  Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty ,  the project had taken on a clear and steady shape. The initial excitement had matured into routine: outlining chapters, revisiting years of travel notes, and organizing my photography into themes that could support a cohesive narrative. What began as an idea was now moving along a defined timeline. Enjoy reading " How the Book Began to Take Shape." At the same ti