Globetrotter Writer Spotlight — Andrea Hoymann
G’day from a German expat living in Down Under
Hi Globetrotters. My name is… Andrea Hoymann.
I love to travel because… of the sense of perspective it provides. No matter how stressful life gets, leaving the daily routine behind for even a weekend reminds me of what is truly important: exploring new places, experiencing different cultures and meeting people from different backgrounds.
My number one travel activity is… hiking, mountain biking or working up an appetite through some other activity. Tasting the local cuisine is even more fun when your tummy is rumbling from a day spent outdoors.
I come from… Newcastle/Australia, but I was born in Essen/Germany. I’ve lived in Australia since 2007, when I spent a year studying at the University of Sydney. I fell in love with the place — and a man — and decided to stay. I’m now fortunate enough to hold both a German and an Australian passport which is an incredible privilege, not least because of the access to visa-free travel they grant me.
I work as … head of strategy at a digital marketing agency. I’ve been working remotely since December 2020. It’s been one of the nicer side effects of the pandemic and has given me a lot more flexibility and opportunity to explore. I started my career in…
