Sissi Sweden

Austria is a country full of charm, from the beauty of its classical music and art to the legacy of the founder of psychoanalysis. It’s a place that inspires and evokes deep emotions. Vienna is a stunning city, where even the smallest details are fascinating to observe. One place I’ll absolutely never forget is the Sigmund Freud Museum. Being there made me reflect on how much he contributed to the world and how his theories changed the way we understand the human mind. The food was incredible! I tried so many different things, and everything was delicious. The Kiss  by Gustav Klimt is really present everywhere. You see it in shops, museums, and even on souvenirs. It's little details like that that make the city even more special. One great thing is how easy it is to visit neighboring countries. We ended up going to both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. You can take a train or a bus so it’s totally up to you! I missed the concert in Vienna, but I’ll save that for next time! Wiener ...

Freud’s museum   Visiting the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna was a profoundly enriching experience. Standing in the very house where Freud lived for over forty years and developed many of his groundbreaking theories offered a unique opportunity to connect with the origins of psychoanalysis in a tangible way. Having studied his ideas during my education, being immersed in the environment that shaped his work deepened my understanding beyond what books alone could provide. As a pedagogue, I have always appreciated Freud’s insights into human development and the complexities of the unconscious mind, concepts that remain fundamental to understanding how we learn and grow.  Walking through the rooms filled with his personal belongings, manuscripts, and original furnishings made the theories come alive, transforming abstract ideas into lived realities. This visit reinforced for me the importance of considering the whole person in educational contexts, recognising not just their inte...