#5: Send postcards or cards or letters or small gifts. Nothing speaks louder than snail mail in the 21st century.
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10 moments in 2016 I never photographed, but I never want to forget
I don’t always remember to take pictures because I am lost in awe and wonder and forget to whip out my camera. So I thought I’d write some of them down before my crappy memory robs me of some truly precious moments.
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My one month anniversary for the second time round
I celebrated my first month away from home on the 17th of November. Here’s what I’m grateful for, along with a few lessons learnt.
Read MoreHELLO WEB SUMMIT 2016
Here’s why I’m close to exploding from excitement as the Web Summit is less than 12 hours away!!
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The fear never goes away
Here’s what’s going on in my mind as I begin my 6 month solo trip around Europe and UK. I’m terrified to say the least.
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What travel has taught me about my body.
I’ve struggled with self-esteem and body images issue for the longest time ever. It wasn’t until I began travelling solo that I learnt that none of those voices in my head really mattered. These are some of the best lessons I’ve learnt so far.
Read MoreI’m going to Nepal with Women of Will!
I think voluntourism does more harm than good, but I’m going on one anyway. Here’s why. The organisation I’m going with is Women of Will and they aim to support women who are the sole breadwinners of their families, usually caring for three to seven children. These women are single mothers, war widows or women whose husbands…
Read MoreBali part 3 – Lessons learnt ala Eat, Pray, Love.
Today is the 50th day since getting robbed and I’m glad to let everyone know that things have been put back as it should be. I’ve got a new phone, I’ve replaced my IDs and driver’s licences and sorted everything out with the banks. The only irreplaceable items are my student card from university and…
Read MoreI hope you’re okay, Brussels.
When I heard about the attack in Brussels about an hour ago, the first person who came to mind was the incredibly friendly man at the information desk at the airport. I was on a my way to Russia and had a layover in Brussels for a night. As usual, I was lost and needed…
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Bali part 2 – On almost drowning, literally.
I don’t know what came over me during my time in Bali, it’s like a switch went off and I wasn’t functioning properly. To top it all off, I almost drowned.
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