Ex-IT, involved in government missions — I walked away, broke the rules, and built life on my own terms. 9+ years, endless roads, zero regrets. Minimalist nomad.
Freedom is a lifestyle, not a destination.
“Beam me up, Scotty” is one of the most famous lines associated with Montgomery Scott (“Scotty”) from Star Trek.
Fun fact: that exact phrase was never actually said verbatim in the original series! Variations like “Beam us up, Mr. Scott” were used instead—usually by James T. Kirk when things got… urgent 🚀
Robbed in Windhoek. I lost everything — including priceless memories of my disabled daughter’s progress 💔
This is not just a device. It’s my life, my journey, and her story… gone.
Please help me rebuild 🙏
I was attacked and robbed in Windhoek. I fought for my life but lost my phone and all my data from Zanzibar to Namibia. After waiting for help, I couldn’t recover anything.
I’m trying to rebuild and move forward.
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🚨 Travel Warning from Namibia 🚨
I arrived in Windhoek full of excitement for my journey across Africa… and within hours, everything went wrong.
I was attacked and robbed by two armed men on this very stairway. The first went straight for my stomach with a knife, while the second came from behind, aiming for my ribs. In that split second, I had to fight for my life. I managed to throw the second attacker down the stairs, but the first escaped with my phone and all my data, including everything from Zanzibar to Namibia.
I survived, but it was terrifying. For two weeks, I waited in Windhoek for police action. Nothing happened. No phone. No SD card. Just disappointment and frustration. I eventually had to move on, shaken but alive.
Because of this experience, I cannot recommend Namibia for tourism anymore. The landscapes are stunning, but the risk of violent robbery is real.
I’m sharing this so others can stay alert, protect themselves, and make informed decisions. Travel can be amazing, but sometimes the worst can happen when you least expect it.
📹 The video below also shows the stairway for a short moment where it all happened.
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Driving from Livingstone to Windhoek — but this journey took a dark turn.
The day I arrived, I was attacked and robbed by two armed men. The first went for my stomach with a knife, and the second came from behind on my left, aiming for my ribs. In that moment, I had to let go of the first attacker — and he escaped with my phone and all my data from Zanzibar to Namibia.
I survived… but it was close.
After two weeks waiting in Windhoek for updates, nothing happened. I’m disappointed with the police work, and I didn’t get my phone or SD card back. I’ve now moved on.
After this experience, I can’t recommend Namibia for tourism anymore.
The robbery happened right here on these stairs.
More details on my blog.
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