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Pause and reset
Taking time off Substack, stepping into marriage, and finding a new rhythm
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Traveling in my 20s vs 30s
Non-negotiable travel essentials and practices in my 30s
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What living abroad taught me
Life abroad is around 60% magical and 40% blood, sweat, and tears.
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Hello, Wilkommen, Mabuhay
An intro post about Takeaways and why I write
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Chasing the northern lights in Abisko, Sweden
An Arctic circle adventure in Swedish Lapland where we saw the dancing aurora borealis. I also wrote a destination guide and a free travel planner…
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February: little joys and a month on Substack
Monthly round-up: creative pursuits and all the things that brought me joy
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Japan 03: Getting engaged at Mt. Fuji
This latest story in my Japan series is a little different and very personal.
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Japan 02: Bowing deer, bamboo forest, and vermillion Torii gates
Sprinting through Nara and Kyoto's tourist spots in one day. And, buying all the freshly ground matcha along the way.
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Japan series: A few days in Tokyo
Part 1: Flying business class with ANA and Tokyo highlights from walking 20,000 steps a day
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Intentions and creative pursuits in 2025
Getting my spark back and committing to creativity this year!
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2024: A Year of Traveling and Rediscovering Places
The year I traveled the most. Going back to my favorite destinations for nostalgia and self-discovery.
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Learning data analytics in 2024
Is doing a bootcamp worth it?
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Winter in Berlin: how I cope without the sun for weeks
TL;DR: "Spaziergang" or hot girl walks
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One fine day in New York
The city lights, skyscrapers, and pizzas are not what attracted me to go to New York. It’s Broadway.
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Personal travel stories, sustainable travel tips, and life abroad in Berlin.
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