About the Seeker

I was born in Kazakhstan and grew up in Estonia; United States is my home now. I have been fortunate to travel to many places; the more I travel, the more amazed I become… There is so much to see in our world! I may have been a nomad in past life…

Perfection interests me, as it implies something that is complete, fulfilled, one of a kind. There is a hidden paradox in this concept: that the greatest perfection is actually imperfection. Our world is definitely not perfect, but in all its imperfections it is complete and one of a kind. I look for moments that make up the patterns of our lives in this world and document them through travel, writing, and photography. I hope you will join me in exploring the beauty of this world, sometimes apparent, sometimes hidden, but always perfect in its imperfection.

English is not my first language, so please forgive me for sometimes clumsy sentences! I will try to update my blog once a week, usually on a Sunday (nothing better than a Sunday writing… ) Thank you for stopping by!

Yulia

As this blog grows and evolves, so does the Seeker. A year since the Search has started, the understanding of Seeker’s identity is evolving, like an ever-changing ocean water expanding through shore.

The Seeker is just a girl. Traveler. Reader. Wine lover. Former travel agent. Former military (super?) woman. Student. Dance aficionado. Dreamer. Friend. Hopefully Wife and a Mother someday. For now, just a girl…

95 thoughts on “About the Seeker”

    • Thank you for stopping by Jane! I love your blog tagline: Saab Kuch Milega! What is it about India that makes all of us love that country? I am not sure, but I am glad I can share my photos and trips… Looking forward to reading your other blog!

      Yulia

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  13. Hi JOY! Thanks so much for the recent like on “The more you give the more you get!”. I continue to enjoy your blog as well when I get the chance to read it…been pretty bad lately about my blogging. But nice to know yours is still out there! :-)
    with much love light and JOY!!

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  15. thanks so much for taking the time to “like” three of my different posts on Not in India 2012. These are the things that keep me blogging…knowing that even one person is getting something inspirational, even in a small way, from my posts and that perhaps it is making their own life journey just a teeny drop easier or more smooth sailing. Most appreciated. :-D
    with love light and JOY

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  16. Hello, Yulia. What a lovely blog you have here. I love the photos and stories in your posts — I’m so glad I found a blog with a photo-journalistic style similar to many of my posts. I’ll be a frequent visitor. Thanks for clicking the follow tab on A Traveller’s Tale. Regards.

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    • Hi Jessie,

      Thank you! The pleasure is all mine. I was really amazed at your travels all over the world – this is my definition of happiness. I am glad that I found your blog as well, especially your posts on Mongolia – I’ve always dreamed to go there!

      Yulia

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  17. Hi Yulia, I got to know about this blog yesterday though your mom on Instagram. I must say that i am very impressed. I like your photos a lot. I am from Bangalore, India and I loved your posts about India. Its strange that we as Indians take so many things as granted. Its really nice to read it from a different perspective! :)
    P.S. I am an IG addict and would really love to go though your pics if you have an account there. Please tell me your alias so that I can search. Mine is antrromet!

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  21. Hi Yulia,
    Thanks for stopping by our blog and for your kind comments. I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you have about MatadorU. I’ve found it to be really enjoyable and useful, although I haven’t always had as much time to devote to it as I’d like. Just let me know if you’ve got specific things you’d like to ask.
    R x

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  24. Visited earlier , but was in hurry . . . but had to came back for your lovely pictures & on your journey of finding ‘the perfect ‘ through travelling .

    So, found any clue of anything perfect . . .as i am from india , so have to ask about that :)

    at last ; Mind gobbling blog you created , Yulia :)

    Nirav . India .

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    • Hi Nirav,

      thank you so much for your kind words. You asked me if I found any clue of how to find perfect – at the risk of sounding too Zen and Buddhist on you, I think that the key is in learning how to love what you already have and who you already are. Then the search of perfect becomes the search for perfect moments, and those moments come more and more easily when you stop waiting and searching for them. I think that travel helps in that it is easier to have these moments when you’re traveling. The trick is to be in that state when you’re not traveling as well… Probably much longer answer than what you wanted :)

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  27. I admire your philosophy of life! I hope to travel the world and search for the world’s perfect imperfections as well! Good luck on your travels and based on this description your English skills appear extraordinary.

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  35. I enjoyed your post about Turkish hospitality. Your English is excellent. Looking forward to reading more of your writing.

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  41. Great blog. Russia is on top of my list. I want to go there so bad and experience the people and the country. That’s why I am doing a Russian Course right now (hard!) Anyway, greetings from the other side of the world! :)

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    • Hi Lindsay,

      thank you! I decided not to post any more awards onto my blog anymore, but I thank you nonetheless! (One of the reasons is that I am trying to make my blog look more professional I guess, inspired by all that #TBEX talk) :) So sad we didn’t connect there.

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  47. You have a beautiful blog and I’m glad I stumbled upon your happy place here. Your travels are inspiring and interesting to read. Looking forward to more of your amazing travels.

    Cheers!

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    • Thanks Jean! I’m glad you did as well – I just went and checked out your blog, you’re quite a traveler yourself ;) When you figure out how to do this full time, let me know… I am also looking to make that jump.

      Cheers!

      Yulia

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