Having lived in four countries and changed my career three times, one thing remains certain: traveling and storytelling have always been my passions. Combining them with my love for photography and videography has evolved into my life’s project.
Through my content, I aim to teach and inspire other content creators and businesses to deliver high-quality and engaging products in the travel industry. In between, I will be sharing my travel adventures and lifestyle tips to enhance the quality of life.
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution."
The best storyteller is life.
so here is my story...
My name is Sergiusz.
I was born in Kazakhstan, in the magical country where the horizon embraces the sun. Not only was I the sole Polish native, but also the lone European amidst the honourable and friendly nation – the Kazakhs.
Surrounded by the wild steppe, each day was a test – of hard work, endurance and imagination.
As a small boy I had to assist my parents with household chores: fetching water, cleaning, cutting timber, and caring for horses and other animals. Yet, amidst these duties, the most beautiful reward awaited me – warm evenings.
Running in the steps was my favourite pastime, offering absolute freedom without boundaries or limitations. During the last rays of the sun, before sunset, I would pause to gaze at the distant hills, wondering what lay beyond them.
Before heading home, I promised myself that I would find out once I was ready.
Living in a vastly different culture while nurturing our own, I learned the art of adaptation and authenticity. Each summer nourished my soul with curiosity, optimism, and smiles, while harsh winters tempered my body like a hammer forging a new sword on the anvil.
I resided in Kazakhstan for ten years until my next destination – Belarus, where I spent two years without my parents. It was another trial I wasn’t prepared for, yet I persevered. I had no other choice. In Belarus, I adapted to a new life, a modern life. At the age of eleven, I grappled with five languages: Russian, Kazakh, Belarusian, Polish, and my first English words. After what felt like an eternity, at the age of twelve, I finally reunited with my parents on our journey “home” to Poland.
Once again, in Poland, I was “different” – a wild boy from the steppe. I could barely speak Polish, and I knew no one. Poland was even more advanced than Belarus, so once more, I had to adapt. But by this point, I was rather adept at it! In Poland, I pursued my education, earning two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s in science. At twenty years old, I embarked on my first solo trip to another country – Spain! Did I mention that by then, I was fluent in Spanish?
Believe. Achieve.
I realized that my soul sought an answer to one crucial question – what lies beyond these hills? I couldn’t quell this curiosity; it became the purpose of my life, guiding me through the most challenging moments.
I resided in Poland until the age of thirty-one. Packing my small suitcase, I bought a one-way ticket and landed in London, starting a new chapter in my life. Armed with a business education and ten years of sales and marketing experience in Poland, I aspired to advance my career internationally. If you believe that everything in my life goes as planned, you’re sorely mistaken.
Today, I am a Construction Site Senior Engineer in London, reshaping the skyline of this magical city. Oh, the irony – I never expected to build structures taller than the hills I once gazed upon thirty years ago. Next time you visit Hyde Park, stand before Marble Arch, then turn back and admire the modern buildings. Don’t forget to smile at one of my “kids” I had the chance to build. Here in London, I discovered new passions – photography and videography, which I seamlessly integrate with my main passion – solo travel.
You might ask me, “Sergiusz, have you found the answer to your oldest question?”
And the answer is…
No, my dear friend. I am still trying to unravel what lies beyond these hills. In the meantime, let me share my experiences with you. I believe everyone has a story to tell. I want to help you express yourself through your keyboard or camera.
Let’s dive together into the magic of storytelling and cinematic videos.
Sergiusz Bondariew