Everyday life seemingly eludes our perception. It appears to us as obvious, a natural given state. Nevertheless, it is not. When looked at through the eyes of an outsider, everyday life reveals itself as a complex cultural construct with social, historical and spatial layering, and which can only be unravelled through meticulous research. Empathy and creativity on the part of the researcher are essential. In this proces the trails followed may sometimes seem small and insignificant, but it is precisely these details which enable the researcher to discover and fathom the world step by step.