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What is a VPN? Why Expats & Travelers Need Them

The first time I asked ‘What is a VPN?’ was because someone had suggested that I get one before going to China a few years ago. They said if I wanted to be able to access social media or even the internet, a VPN would let me bypass the restrictions that China has on both! I thought it was some sort of secret spy ware that only seasoned travelers (or...

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23 Pro Tips for the Best Photography Poses

Have you ever wondered how to recreate the best photography poses like you see on social media? If you love travel photography but have ever found yourself frustrated or feeling awkward when you get in front of the camera then this post is for you! As Instagram and cell phone cameras have rapidly developed in the past few years- the quality of travel photos has also...

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How to Pose in Travel Photos: Easy Poses to Recreate!

One thing we’re always asked about is how to pose in travel photos! It’s something most people don’t think about, and why they end up with only cheesy selfies or awkward forward-facing pics that take away from the location they’re in! Well, posing can be just as awkward, unless you know how to do it easily and nonchalantly! Here’s a few...

Anxiety is a very real, very scary thing, especially when you get anxiety abroad. Here's my top tips for overcoming anxiety abroad that were suggested by thousands of people and tried by me personally!

12 Tips for Handling Anxiety Abroad (or At Home!)

I never knew I had anxiety, and I also never knew how many people had it too. It took me five years of traveling and working non-stop, plus a traumatic bus accident, scuba diving incident, and way too many earthquakes all at once to realize it in the worst way possible; my first panic attack from anxiety abroad. I was going to say “it came out of...

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41 Best Apps to Keep you Busy FOREVER in 2020

With the majority of the world in either mandatory or voluntary “stay at home” status, there’s a lot of extra time to be filed! As someone with extreme A.D.D., I immediately went on a search for the best apps to make the best of my time inside! I ended up finding 41 of them, ranging from free work outs and cooking classes, to apps that let you group...

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How to Easily Photoshop Photos…without Photoshop

I’m not going to lie, I have no idea how to use Photoshop. But I do know how to use a fun, easy little app called PhotoFox, which basically does the same thing! It takes a bit of time, but essentially you just upload your main photo first, then upload a second one with something you want to add into the first one. Then you erase around the object you’re...