I quit my job to travel the world. Then, I met someone who derailed my plans.

Sierra Newell had plans to travel the world indefinitely. However, her plans were derailed when she fell in love. She met Lars in August during the wine harvest, and they quickly fell in love. Sierra planned to move to Australia shortly after meeting Lars, but she decided to work at a natural wine domaine in Burgenland, a wine region south of Vienna.

She met Lars again during the wine harvest and they started living together. Sierra was worried about integrating her life with Lars, as she wanted to remain financially independent. She started working part-time with a female winemaker in a nearby vineyard. Despite their differences, they learned how to compromise and navigate conflicts.

Now, over a year later, Sierra and Lars live at a winery in the German countryside, planning to make their first wine project together. They have gone on numerous adventures, both individually and as a couple. Sierra has found a meaningful career that enables her to travel and connect with people all over the world, while also building a life in Germany.