Blog Post #17: A Peek into My Mental Habit Patterns (Re-Incorporating Exercise and Building Mental Fortitude)

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Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: My mental habit patterns kept me from exercising and building a healthier routine The actual physical experience of exercise was not the concern for me rather it was the fear of the future discomfort Most things are actually possible provided I keep aware of my thought patterns Preamble: Hello Readers! … Continue reading Blog Post #17: A Peek into My Mental Habit Patterns (Re-Incorporating Exercise and Building Mental Fortitude)

Blog Post #16: Ah…the Joys of the China Visa Application

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Read time: 5-10 min TLDR: Not as difficult as expected...just time consuming Allow yourself a whole day or half a day to do the in-person visa application If applying for the first time, you may need additional documentation like a birth certificate and your parents' passports Preamble: Hello Readers, I'm in Hong Kong! ...and currently … Continue reading Blog Post #16: Ah…the Joys of the China Visa Application

Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 4) – Edinburgh, Scotland…the Fringe Festival! (Aug 2nd-Aug 7th, 2023)

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Dear Readers, It's absolutely crazy to think that it's been over 9 months since I was in the UK. It feels like it was only a month ago, but when I look back on where I've been, I guess 9 months makes sense. ...Not that I wasn't still surprised when I counted the months since … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 4) – Edinburgh, Scotland…the Fringe Festival! (Aug 2nd-Aug 7th, 2023)

Blog Post #15: How to Adapt Your Gear to Fit Your Needs – Needle and Thread!

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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!

Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 3): Back to London!

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Read time: 5-10 min Ack! I forgot to add a photo of the prawn cocktail crisps in the last post! They're a super delicious UK snacky food that's kind of like ketchup chips...deliciously addictive...thanks Lauren. I'm doomed for life. Dear Readers, Hello and welcome to part 3 of my travel adventure! In the last post, … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 3): Back to London!

Blog Post #14: My Packing Essentials for Travel and How I Keep Them Organized

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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 #13: Travelling With and Maintaining a Sourdough Starter

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...She travels with a what? Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: Sourdough bread baking gave me a wonderful creative outlet in the past and now Baking sourdough bread while abroad is more challenging because the ingredients behave differently than home Travelling and baking abroad have taught me how to let go of perfection and enjoy creativity/curiosity … Continue reading Blog Post #13: Travelling With and Maintaining a Sourdough Starter

Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 2): Bath, UK

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Hello Readers! This is part 2 of my travel adventure since I left home on July 6th, 2023. If you haven't read part 1, please feel free to read it here. Bath, UK (July 14th-17th, 2023) Oh Bath...this was my aunt's recommendation. She mentioned that Bath was a beautiful place and had a slower pace … Continue reading Tracy’s Travel Adventure (PART 2): Bath, UK

Blog Post #12: How to Travel the World for >6 Months with only $10,000 CAD: Workaway

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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)

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**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)