This has been 2025 and 2026 so far for me (there's some questions for you at the end).
My new laptop runs on Linux Mint and was assembled in the Netherlands, my mail runs over the Swiss Proton, I search through the French Qwant and German Ecosia. The German Libre Office I use to write.
I moved a few years ago and made it a point to source everything from Europe. My coffee table is Swedish, my dining table Spanish (went bankrupt), my dining chairs are Dutch and my sofa is German (still bankrupt).
Recently I got some new fashion from small labels in Belgium and Latvia and some basics from Denmark and Germany. New undies from Spain (NSFW).
I've watched Zelenskyy become president of Ukraine before he became president. Enjoyed the troll hunt in Norway. Became engulfed with Danish politics and am still trying to hunt down the second season of a French assistant in the European Parliament while a Polish dude is trying to adopt his niece.
Breton Punk? Yes, please. How about Czech gibberish? Ukrainian summer vibes and Greenlandic rap. Irish political hip-hop and Austrian electro.
There's so much more that I've found over the past few years.
I was born in the EU and have been fortunate to live and work in several European countries and yet I completely rediscovered Europe. I continue to be amazed by everything we have here. It took a wakeup call and some effort. Europe is in flux and things aren't easy at the moment but finding the beauty in Europe and the things we create gives me hope.
So, here's my question: what about your journey?
Has there been a journey or were you already on the way? What have you found? Are there areas where you struggle to find the right stuff? What is your new favourite European item (these Greek (NSFW) trousers for me) or European content you consumed (it's gotta be this Belgian song).
What is your favourite recommendation or the one thing you just can't seem to hunt down?
I've just joined Lemmy and it seems a little quiet. Let's change that.