Read time: 5-10 minutes TLDR: Learning how to add adapt my backpack to my travel needs has made it way easier and more fun to travel Sometimes you can't buy a replacement in different countries so learning to sew is super helpful Post below includes photos on how I adapted my backpack by adding pockets … Continue reading Blog Post #15: How to Adapt Your Gear to Fit Your Needs – Needle and Thread!
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Blog Post #14: My Packing Essentials for Travel and How I Keep Them Organized
Read time: 5-10 minutes TLDR: The items below are part of my essentials for packing when travelling...hostelling or not When purchasing items to keep organized, ALWAYS choose one where the compartments are see-through or made of mesh Each of these I researched fairly thoroughly and those I've linked are chosen because they have extra utility … Continue reading Blog Post #14: My Packing Essentials for Travel and How I Keep Them Organized
Blog Post #12: How to Travel the World for >6 Months with only $10,000 CAD: Workaway
Read time: 10 minutes TLDR: $10,000 is enough to travel for 6 months provided you don't mind a slower pace and exchanging work for room and board With work-exchanges, it's amazing for cultural exchange and you can decrease travel costs by eliminating costs those of accommodations and food I used Workaway to connect me with … Continue reading Blog Post #12: How to Travel the World for >6 Months with only $10,000 CAD: Workaway
Blog Post #11: How Sleep Affects Me: Thought Patterns, Spirals and Getting Out of Spirals (written Dec 2023)
**Note: I wrote this blog post back in December 2023 so it's not chronological with my other posts, but still has good information so I'm posting it now in April, 2024. It was during a time when I was in a much more anxious place in my life** Read time: 10 minutes TLDR: sleep is … Continue reading Blog Post #11: How Sleep Affects Me: Thought Patterns, Spirals and Getting Out of Spirals (written Dec 2023)
Tracy’s Travel Adventure: Since July 6th, 2023 (Summary, Future Plans and PART 1)
Read time: 8 minutes TLDR: There's a summary below of where I've gone I'll continue to update this post with my future travel plans as I go Part 1 of the detailed travel is below and includes London, UK I plan to release the next part on Thursdays wherever I am in the world Preamble: … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure: Since July 6th, 2023 (Summary, Future Plans and PART 1)
Blog Post #10: My Mental Health Past and Vipassana Meditation…My permanent ticket out of depression, anxiety, PTSD and negative habits
I had many mental health challenges before I found vipassana. This post describes my past struggles and how much my life has changed since I began this practice.
Travel Tip #1: How to Get into China Visa-Free – the 144 Hour Rule!
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: It's possible for some people to get into China Visa-Free for up to 6 days Process: Check you have a passport from one of the 53 eligible countries Valid for >6 months? Check whether the area you want to visit qualifies as an eligible region China must be the transit … Continue reading Travel Tip #1: How to Get into China Visa-Free – the 144 Hour Rule!
Blog Post #9: My Health(ier) Eating Journey: Being Tired and Having More Cravings (Part 2)
Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: Being tired increases my stress levels and thus my cravings for food Ensuring I have many different food textures, tastes and options (all separated on my plate) helps to satisfy my cravings and decrease my overeating Preamble: Hello Readers, Feels crazy to write one post right after another, but hey, … Continue reading Blog Post #9: My Health(ier) Eating Journey: Being Tired and Having More Cravings (Part 2)
Blog Post #8: Back on the Bandwagon! Doing Me and Decreasing Overeating
Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: I was away from writing, but now I'm back and ready to write about my current interests like healthy eating Overeating has been a habit in my life that I'm now trying to break because it makes me feel frustrated, guilty and isn't healthy It will take time to build … Continue reading Blog Post #8: Back on the Bandwagon! Doing Me and Decreasing Overeating
Blog Post #7: How I Work in Distracting Environments
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: We can work in distracting environments! Use a hooded sweater, wired earbuds and white noise to decrease distractions to kick productivity ass! Preamble: Hi Readers, I feel like I've figured out a great lifehack that I need to share! I'm currently living at a hostel and finding a place to … Continue reading Blog Post #7: How I Work in Distracting Environments
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