Tag: travel

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Are You Thinking About Traveling Abroad? Do it!

Do you have the travel bug, right now? Maybe you just want to explore the world more? Perhaps you want a fresh, new start? Or maybe you want to meet new people and try new things. Whatever your reason, you’ve come across this post right now because you are thinking about living abroad. And my response to that internal question is- do it!

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Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Embrace Slow Travel (and How to Do It Right)

Winter is an underrated season for travel, especially for those who prefer a slower, more introspective pace. By embracing winter’s quiet beauty, you can experience a deeper connection to your surroundings, indulge in life’s simple pleasures, and recharge your mind and spirit. Whether you’re wandering through snow-dusted landscapes or cozying up by a roaring fire, winter offers the perfect backdrop for mindful exploration.

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How to Turn Winter Into Your Best Season of Self-Care and Soul-Nourishing Travel

Whether you’re an introvert seeking solitude or someone yearning for meaningful experiences, this blog will guide you on transforming your winter travel into a journey of personal growth and reflection.

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The Best Places to Embrace Slow Living

For those enchanted by the allure of slow living, the quest for an idyllic sanctuary to call home becomes an essential pursuit. From the sun-kissed shores of Mexico to the mist-shrouded landscapes of Iceland, there exists a tapestry of countries where the ethos of slow living thrives, beckoning kindred spirits to embrace a simpler, more mindful way of life.

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Don’t Be That Tourist

Many of us look forward to the summer. It’s a time to kick back and relax, catch up on sleep and cross new destinations off the list. There are various festivals and events to attend, lots of food, summer sales, and no school (for most). But if you live in a high attraction area, you’re not looking forward to everything, because it means tourists.

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How to Keep Your Skin Healthy When Traveling by Plane

There are few things harder on your skin than air travel. When you combine the stress of flying with the harsh conditions in the cabin and the new protocols required by COVID-19, you end up with the worst possible scenario for keeping your skin clean and healthy. Still, it is possible to arrive at your destination with glowing skin if you counterbalance the negative effects of air travel with a few proactive measures.

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Places to Avoid During Lunar New Year in Shanghai

It’s now the New Year! Officially! In China, it’s celebrated shortly over a month later and through Spring Festival. It is THE occasion of the year! While living abroad in China, I experienced Lunar New Year firsthand in Shanghai, China.

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5 Places That Don’t Disappoint with Desserts in Shanghai

When you come to Shanghai, of course, you want to try authentic Chinese food. It is absolutely delicious and just on par with it are the many desserts that you can find here in the city. On nearly every corner, almost every metro stop, and in every mall basement market, you can find someplace that sells desserts

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20 Lessons I Learned My First Year While Being an Expat

As I sit back waiting for fall to get into full swing, I am reminded about this time a few years ago I was preparing for my first move abroad. My first move ever. It was a crazy time! The whole time rushed past me in a blur. There were documents, luggage, and my mind was trying to process more than it could handle. You never know what quite to expect when moving abroad, just that you should probably expect everything.

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Zhangjiajie, A Small City of Big Wonders: A Ride to Heaven

The climb is exciting and at the same time terrifying. It’s amazing being so high up, watching the landscape change before your eyes. Still, can’t help the sudden drop of the heart; especially when the car disappears into the clouds. It’s like you’re just floating, but its eerie moving and not seeing anything. One of the members in the group likened the experience to Stephen King’s The Mist—way to increase the terror and suspense.

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Zhangjiajie, A Small City of Big Wonders: Crossing the World’s Longest Glass Bridge

The next major item on our tour was the well-known Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. Another wonder, this glass bridge is not only the longest, but tallest suspended glass bridge in the world. This incredible architectural feat started a trend of glass bridge construction throughout China resulting in many “glass bridge” locations.

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Zhangjiajie, A Small City of Big Wonders: Trails through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

On your tour of China, Zhangjiajie is not a place to be missed. Fondly referred to as a small city but of big wonders, Zhangjiajie does not disappoint visitors and locals alike. A UNESCO world heritage location and home to many natural wonders, Zhangjiajie is well-known for much of its captivating landscape. With towering rock pillars, architectural feats, and lush canyons, this small city tucked away in China’s Hunan province has many sights that will leave you in awe.