Category: The Journey
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Migration & Belonging – A Matter of Sex
How moving to England engendered a transformative shift in my perception of self and society, liberating me from the constraints of misogyny.
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Traveling helped me belong: A Path to self-discovery
Traveling is often seen as an escape from reality, a chance to explore new places and cultures and break free from the monotony of everyday life. However, for me, traveling has been much more than that. It has been a journey of self-discovery and a way to find a sense of belonging in the world…
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What I learned from my first time backpacking in Thailand
There’s no feeling more thrilling than pressing the ‘proceed’ button on the checkout page for that next adventure – whatever the duration. For me, my desire to travel and absorb myself in new cultures and experiences took a hold of me and led me to backpacking across Thailand in under a month. I was excited,…
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Creating a vegan community as an Expat
My passion for meeting new people that started in South American hostels, plus the love for travelling, experiencing other cultures, and studying brought me to France. Here, I fell in love, but also became a vegan and realized the struggle we experienced finding restaurants or spaces to socialize around it; I knew I wanted to…
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Discovering Myself on the Journey to Discover Cultural Diversity
When this world has so much diversity to offer to us, why not grab your backpack and take a journey to explore new cultures and places? The one who has experienced the world through their eyes, out in the open, will always be a step ahead in life. In this article, I’ve shared my experience…
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What Is Mindful Travel and How to Attain Luxury Travel Experiences With a Purpose
By Amit Jaipuria Think about the best time you’ve had traveling. Consider the parts of a journey that mean the most to you. Is it snapping a photo of yourself in front of a landmark, or enjoying nights out with friends? Is it simply strolling through a temple, or is it being involved in a…
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Top Five Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations in 2023
If you are a person who loves to explore new destinations but are afraid of massive expenses, then this article is definitely for you! I want to share my travel experience with you and will tell you about the “Top 5 budget-friendly travel destinations to travel in 2023”. Here is everything you need to know…
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Why I Decided Not to Have Children
I made a conscious choice in my 30’s not to have children. It was not a socially popular decision at the time, but the right one for me. I have lived and worked on three continents, travelled to 75 countries and counting and have made unbelievable memories, that I never thought were possible. I have…
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Uncovering My Purpose in Japan
Japan. A country of magic, mountains and mystery. A nation famed for its onsen, exquisite cuisine and vast creativity that seeps into all corners of the land and beyond. My experience with Japan offered all of this but it offered something else too, something that would change the course of my life for the next…
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Solo Dining
Integrating the Practice of Enjoying a Meal Alone Into Your Travels In recent years, solo dining is something that I have grown to love and cherish, a time to treat myself, try new restaurants and watch the local life go by. What once started out as uncomfortable has now become an integral part of any…
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My Journey to Dual Citizenship
A passion for travel which started with watching movies has led to me gaining a dual citizenship in a country halfway across the world. Here’s how it all began. By Melanie @HelloMelRu My passion for travel was organic and natural, it just popped into my mind and world one day out of the blue and…
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Tips on Surviving Camping – How to Remain Safe
Camping is a lot of fun and no one can take that away from you but most of the time, if you are new to the whole process, you are going to need some tips that will make you better at camping in general. We are going to talk about some important tips on surviving…
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Why a Solo Road Trip Is the Best Confidence Boost
Road-tripping as a solo female traveler can lead to an interesting range of experiences and emotions – from self-doubting lows to confident highs. Undoubtedly, the first time you embark upon a solo road trip, you’ll face a range of obstacles, discomfort, and challenges. But, that is precisely what makes road-tripping alone such an empowering experience…
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Taking the Leap with a One-Way Ticket
Toronto—On Time Traveling abroad as a solo female traveller will excite every cell of your body. You’ll feel it the moment you book your one-way ticket, your heart fluttering as you click “complete”. This is where the slow travel journey begins and a “new you” emerges. There’s a certain type of person who will pick…
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Travel Safer On Your Next Trip
Discover Greether, the company helping women travel safely, and the traveler who created it. I got stranded in Morocco in the middle of the pandemic and realized that there wasn’t a tool that women could use to travel safely, to connect with locals with fewer risks, so I created Greether, a company that does exactly…
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Discover a Luxury Travel Club
“Imagine your dream holiday. Now add in all of your amazing new besties who will be there enjoying it with you”. This opening and catchy sentence set the tone for what Global Besties is all about. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this fascinating travel club. By Life Lovers Magazine @lifeloversmag…
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Traveling Taught Me to Prioritize My Mental Health
I used to see mental health and therapy as foreign words; a reality that did not apply to me. And throughout the years, I went from being a moody teenager to an over-annoyed overachieving journalism student; always discontent. I knew there were loads of things I didn’t like, where I constantly felt like I didn’t…
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Confessions of a Van-Life Convert
If you had asked me 10, even 5 years ago if I’d consider taking a holiday in a campervan, I’d have laughed in your face and told you that you must be joking. Last year, I experienced my first taste of van-life and am utterly hooked!
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Immersing Myself in Portugal’s Culture
What I learned from staying in one location for longer Portugal as my first overseas journey after three years of being still and I knew I wanted to travel differently. That’s why I decided to choose only one destination and immerse myself in it. I chose Portugal and Lisbon was my base. Here’s the story…
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Comfortable in My Skin
“How Travel Shaped My Journey With Vitiligo” We all have insecurities, and it takes a huge amount of courage to give ourselves the self-love and confidence that we all deserve. My biggest insecurity has always been my skin condition, Vitiligo. And although it is not a life-changing condition, as you can imagine, it can have…
