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Starting a new chapter of your life across the world can be completely terrifying. Learning a new language. Making a new friend group. Not seeing someone who looks like you for days, maybe even months. Yet, despite the hardships, you'll learn more about yourself than you've ever known. Your strength. Your resilience. #FridayThoughts Photo credit: @jerij
‪Sunny Dubai views. ☀️😎‬ ‪Photo credit: @kingofcasj
Expats like Charly Cheer show all of us that it's possible to be a plant-based expat in Asia. Ready to make a start into this lifestyle? Check out our tips: 1. Learn and research traditional spices. Vegan food doesn't have to be bland! 2. Check out the local markets to experiment with different types of veggies and fruits. Plus, it helps the local economy (and it's more sustainable!) 3. Take baby steps. Try to replace one meal with a meat-free option. Photo credit: @charlycheer
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If you think China is only made up of pollution-filled megacities, you've thought wrong. Check out Guilin, home to the majestic Li River, breathtaking mountainscape and tropical climate. ☀️ Photo credit: @med_cred
Traveling with natural hair doesn't have to be difficult. Three of our top tips for every natural hair traveler: 1. Know the local cuisine of where you're traveling. Many countries have items like coconut oil and olive oil in most supermarkets and shops. 2. Use your traveling time to quench dry curls by covering your hair with a soft headwrap after moisturizing. This will also keep your curls fresh after a long day of traveling! 3. If you're really limited to travel-sized products, prioritize your styling products first. You can always pick up shampoo and conditioner! Photo credit: @queen_myl
Best way to start off a romantic trip in Hong Kong? Heading to Sky100 - Hong Kong's Observation Deck! Photo credit: @ccarmen__
Solo travel can be kind of intimidating, even for China Expat, @mars_ase_destine . She recently shared: "Yes I was alone when I moved to China, but I had connections with an organization and was employed to teach – so Thailand was my first solo vacation; and I loved every last moment.... I’m not super social, but I was ready to enjoy myself; so the universe gave me the same energy that I put out towards this trip." Who's ready to make that leap this year?