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Maya Iman Start Date: Dec 11, 2024 - End Date: Dec 10, 2025

My Travel Story

by: Maya Iman Start Date: Dec 11, 2024 - End Date: Dec 10, 2025

Hello there,
My name is Maya, and I’m a 25-year-old woman from Algeria with a heart full of dreams and a deep love for exploring the world. For as long as I can remember, I’ve longed to travel, to experience new cultures, meet different people, and see the beauty of our world with my own eyes. But life hasn’t made it easy for me.

Growing up, I’ve faced many challenges—financial struggles being one of the biggest. Traveling, even just within Algeria, has always felt like a luxury out of reach. And as a woman traveling alone, it’s been even harder. When I did manage to visit some cities here, I was often harassed and judged, as if being a woman who dares to explore on her own is wrong. It hurt me deeply, to the point where I stopped traveling entirely for over a year and half.

But deep down, I knew I couldn’t give up. The world is too beautiful, too full of wonder, for me to stop dreaming.

Why Ireland?

Ireland has always felt like a magical place to me—a land of rolling green hills, cozy towns, warm-hearted people, and a rich history that feels alive in every stone and street. It’s a country where I imagine feeling safe as a solo traveler, where I can walk along the cliffs, hear the music in the pubs, and feel connected to a different way of life.

As a Muslim woman, I’ve done a lot of research, and I’ve seen how welcoming and friendly Ireland is to people from all backgrounds. It gives me hope that I can experience the world as it’s meant to be: full of kindness and connection.

Why I Need Your Help

This trip is more than just a vacation for me—it’s my dream of freedom, of proving to myself that I can go beyond the limits that life has placed on me. But the truth is, I can’t do it alone.

I’m reaching out for your support because I don’t have the financial means to make this dream come true. Every little bit will help me cover:
  • A flight to Ireland (my very first international flight!)
  • Safe and affordable accommodation
  • Transportation to explore the beautiful landscapes
  • Basic daily expenses so I can fully experience the culture
What This Trip Means to Me
This isn’t just about traveling. It’s about healing from the fear and judgment that kept me from following my dreams. It’s about finding the courage to step into the world on my own and proving to myself that I am capable of more than I thought.

More importantly, I want to inspire other women like me—women who have been told they can’t, women who feel trapped by circumstances or societal expectations. I want them to see that it’s possible to break free, to dream big, and to make those dreams happen.

Thank You

Thank you for reading my story, for believing in me, and for helping make this dream come true. I’ve spent so many nights imagining myself standing on Ireland’s cliffs, feeling the wind on my face, and knowing that I made it there not just for myself, but for every woman who’s ever doubted that she could.

With all my heart,
Maya
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