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16 Hidden Gems in Europe Most Tourists Never Find

16 Hidden Gems in Europe Most Tourists Never Find

Looking for real hidden gems in Europe, not the same five places every list recycles? You’re in the right place. If you find this list, you’re probably someone who reads a “top 10” and immediately wants to know what got left off. You’d rather find one quiet square with a good bakery than fight…
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Moving To A New Country And Dealing With Social Anxiety

CLICK TO LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE TO TUNE IN ON SPOTIFY Moving to a new country Moving to a new country and getting a fresh start where no one knows you sounds exciting. At the same time it’s intimidating and scary and might give you loads of anxiety. For me, moving to…
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Overcoming Fear and Understanding Your Self Worth

Overcoming Fear and Understanding Your Self Worth

On this episode I have a very special guest, who is a dear friend of mine and was one of of my college roommates for two years, Neve Moos (@neve_moos). Neve graduated college with me from Marquette University in May 2019 and signed a three month sublease in Los Angeles, California with absolutely no…
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Finding Your Identity Through Immersion Workshops

Finding Your Identity Through Immersion Workshops

Recently I attended a Sensory Immersion Retreat at Soul Sierra in Cebu, Philippines. After the weekend I learned more about myself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Personal development is something I’ve always loved. But, the journey through personal development can also be hard. Once I found this retreat, I knew I had to go. Tune…
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How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

How Traveling Leads to Personal Development

Traveling and personal development goes hand in hand. During your travels, you’ll learn so much about yourself and what you are capable of. In this episode of @thefemalepassionproject, the founder, Angelique Vestil, shares her story about her travels. Angelique openly talks about how traveling leads to personal development. She discusses why it was one…
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Hey there, I'm Angelique!

I'm a Filipina-American, Chicago native living abroad and running my online design agency from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over a decade of traveling in, and yes, I still pinch myself. With family split between the US, UK, and SE Asia, travel has always been part of my story. This blog is where I share the honest side of living and traveling abroad, the places I explore, my best study abroad tips from personal experience,  and the little hacks that make this life actually work. Glad you're here, friend!

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