Living with 4kW per day in 2023

Yesterday marked the end of this challenge, so let’s do a little recap of the past two weeks.

Living in a student hostel, I found myself facing a unique challenge. Every day, like clockwork, I had a routine — I’d cook my breakfast…

2. Cooking

In the heart of a bustling student hostel, my journey took an unexpected turn when a delayed Visa left me unable to travel to Milan. During…

As I mentioned in my previous post, for this challenge I decided to introduce a change in my sleeping routine, trying to make the most out…

Since I need to charge various digital products and electrical appliances every day, I am used to keeping the charger plugged into the…

When I first came to Europe, I was surprised that almost in each of the household there is a dishwasher. It is not so common in China…

We’ve all realised that living with low energy is anything but a fairy tale.

As my shift to Milan was put on hold due to a delayed Visa, I found myself continuing my journey of attending online classes from right…

3. Lighting and Electronic Devices

One thing I could not stay without is light. I would have liked to buy some large candles, as I only have small tealights at home at the…

Background As a weightlifter, protein is my fuel. Preparing for an August weightlifting competition meant amping up my protein game. To…

My first visit to a supermarket in Milan was my first week in this new city. Being new here, everything feels new and my daily life has…

As a lover of food, transitioning from the spices and aromas of Indian cuisine to Milan’s culinary scene is a delightful change. However, I…

One of the most surprising lessons I learned on this journey was how to tackle the elusive phantom power drain.

Stepping off the plane from the bustling streets of India into the heart of Milan, I knew my life was about to undergo a profound…

I have found that research has shown that choosing to travel short distances on foot rather than by car has significant environmental…

Washing