Hello donators!

What a summer it's been huh? Hope you had a good time relaxing in the nature, going to festivals, visiting family, or if you like me, worked the whole season, that the busy period is coming to an end and that you will find rest soon :)

THE BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED.
When are you going to pick up yours?

There's a few possibilities:
(1) if you have chosen the 65eur perk during crowdfunding, your name is at the door of my launch party 7th October in Amsterdam. Please contact [email protected] NOW for the address - also please if you are not coming after all, we already have people on the waiting list that would like to come in your place (the space is not so big).

(2) in person in Amsterdam, Zaandam and from November in Naples, Italy. I would love to see you in real life. I will provide coffee, tea and get cookies, a wine/beer if it's the weekend, and write your dedication on the spot. In Naples you get my mum handing it out, she is famous for her southern hospitality.

(3) For those of you in New Zealand, or other countries not aforementioned, email [email protected] your physical address. I won't break even sending you the book in such cases (it's a massive book, like a volume of an encyclopedia basically)...but no worries some others have covered these costs for you... We have a very kind community ❤️

(4) I am reading from my book live on a regular basis all over the Netherlands. Even better, organize a reading for me!! In your living room is fine. Like I said, I love in person meetings.

(5) Rrrreally can't make it? Then contact me to see what the postage costs are. We will figure it out.

(6) You ordered a digital copy instead? Hang in there, we are working on it!

... And that's all, folks! Voordekunst needs space for the next big thing.

Love all around
XoxoXo

WE DID IT!!! WE REACHED 100% ON THE CROWDFUNDING!!!

Thank you ALL. Right until the end. I am beyond touched, grateful does not even come close as a word.

There's 15 hours left, and anything extra raised will go to paying the artists performing at my launch party on 7th October. So right until the end, you are supporting the underground and sub-cultures!

Now I will take a well-deserved break, a digital detox even, offlining, yeah, can't wait for headspace and summer nights!

*Grrrl on the Road will be back on 2 September at OCCII, Amsterdam - at 15:00 - presenting the book and giving a talk on "How to travel the world sustainably & consciously"! info: https://occii.org/events/binnenpret-feest-2023/

*Webshop will be launched in September.

*Book tour dates throughout October.

*Bookstores? come to me! :D

&more! So please bookmark
www.grrrlontheroad.com
& follow on Instagram!

LOVE. SMILES. HUGS. YOU'RE ALL AWESOME!!
xoxox

Dear supporters,

We have come to our very last week of crowdfunding: only 1 week left!!!

In order to reach our goal, Manuela has added 2 brand new perks, dedicated especially to those who don't want to (or can't) buy the book right now, but still want to support the project. Or its mission to (re-) educate humans ❤️
... Perhaps you would rather first see the book in print?
Please spread the word!! We all know that one person who is always late with deadlines. Give them a nudge in the name of "Grrrl on the Road"!

15EUR (or more)
Guestlist ticket for the Launch Party!

The official Launch Party of Grrrl on the Road will be on October 7th in Amsterdam, at a private villa near Leidseplein. On the program: an exclusive live reading by the author, and other live performances and shows by spoken word/comedy artists and musicians from the underground, an Art exhibition! Several names are already confirmed at this pop-up house party in an upcoming cultural location: you don't want to miss this :D ! By donating your name will be on the guestlist. Fans of Manupalooza and Minipalooza festivals will enjoy this :D

25EUR (or more)
Private Dining with Live Reading
An evening of live storytelling, anecdotes and useful travelhack lessons by the author! While enjoying a delicious meal of the typical dishes Manuela made for her couchsurfing hosts worldwide. The infamous Parmigiana di Melanzane will be just one of the dishes :) Friday 20th October 19.00 Private home, Center Amsterdam (address provided by email. Please send your dietary wishes and restrictions to [email protected]).

Hello Supporters,

We're at 16 days to go! and 74% of the way there. That is really quite an accomplishment :D! Especially Thank you to those of you that donated in person at a live reading and had never met me before. It was truly momentous to shake hands with dreamers of all ages and generations, all of you listening so attentively, and challenging each other in the discussions afterward. Hugs all around!
To the supporters of the first hour: we have now officially entered the most difficult stage of any crowdfunding campaign. If we were sailing, we would call these the DOLDRUMS.
....But Captain Manuela is not letting this stall lower her spirits...

This week we have spoken to bookstores that will stock the book if/once we print it (the first shout-out goes to Evenaar, an upcoming travel bookstore in Amsterdam), and we have booked live in person readings for September and October. So...let's get this book printed, or we'll need to go back and cancel all of that, boo!!!

26% to go.
I'm counting on all of us.
Let's go xoxox

Manuela

LIVE READINGS:*FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST - 19:00 - ADM NOORD (HET GROENE VELD) - AMSTERDAM
*SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST - 15:00 - RESISTOR - LEIDEN

Dear Supporters,

The counter is rising, this week we have reached €4.105 of the €6.000. Thank you, newcomers, :D!! And Thank you also to those of you helping to share my project. I feel like we're all in this together, and my heart is filled each time :)

...Summertime is not an excuse to not do anything about our planet!!!! There's an extraordinary and unprecedented heatwave out there! ...

YES, going on holiday is absolutely needed for all the hardworking laborers and parents out there, but please can you help me in making others aware of how they consume? Think of who you can share my project to, look critically at those you know that are:
- Flying (especially low-cost airlines)
- Going on package deals
- Going to poorer countries to feel rich
- Staying at large hotel chains
- Eating at tourist restaurants
- Taking selfies at the same spot as everyone else.
Tell them please about www.grrrlontheroad.com

More gigs confirmed this week:
**Friday 28th July: At Landjuweel, Ruigoord, Amsterdam: contact Manuela for details as it's a guerilla reading in the afternoon
**Friday 4th August: at Groene Veld Noord, Amsterdam (previously ADM), right before the WORD hip-hop event

Arrivederci! Keep on being Awesome!
MANUELA

Hello Supporters,

The second week has gone! We're now down to 2110EUR left to fundraise. That is quite amazing :D

Thank you, newcomers, Welcome to the world of Grrrl on the Road :)! .....We've got the book of course for you, but also take a moment to think about who might need:
-a coaching session on getting that Sabbatical/Life Break organized and reserved,
-a karma fuelling trip to Naples and Amsterdam at a very competitive price and unique locations,
-a handcrafted music release of a rare band,
-an invitation to a secret party you will hear about for a long time after,
-or need to know about one of the live events where you can listen to Manuela read and tell anecdotes (event info on https://www.instagram.com/manupalooza/ & https://www.facebook.com/manuelawork/ )
_..._I really would love to invite you all to Action: SPREAD THE WORD! LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER! SAVE THE PLANET!

This week, a lot of networking and promotional planning has happened behind the scenes, and the project has started to be shared internationally. Who knows where we will end up?

Love from Zaandam, or maybe live at a squat village or festival, as Manuela walks the miles to go talk to everyone everywhere this summer.
xoxoxox

The first week has gone by, and we're at 59%! That's fantastic!!

This week Manuela has booked readings, so you can come listen to the stories in real life, ask questions, and of course donate to the campaign.

Sunday 6th August - Resistor, Leiden
Sunday 23rd July, De Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam

... Come, send friends!!

And if you know anyone that needs a holiday, tell them about my sustainable trip that I am offering as a perk in either Amsterdam or Naples. It's a great deal, for a sustainable and green vacation.

Grazie! Dankje! Thank you! Merci! Gracias!

XOXO