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Are you dreaming of travelling more?

Find Inspiration in Colours + Calls ✨

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

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Thanks to those of you who voted in my poll last about interest in a pop-up coliving, it was great to receive feedback in the brainstorming phase.

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I need your help again.

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I've been working behind the scenes to enhance the "Your Travel Friend" brand + online presence + I need your vote on which colour palette of the YTF logo you like the best.

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It's helpful for me to understand what colours bring you joy, evoke emotions, or you simply just like looking at.

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On the travel side of things I've been prioritizing reconnecting with travel friends + folks abroad to reignite the spark of getting to a new destination before the summer season begins. Sometimes we just need the reminder to start a process again, whether it be planning a trip, building a new habit or pursuing a hobby you've had your eyes on. This inspiration strikes during the monthly Community Calls too, connecting folks together with ideas.

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Ciao for now,

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Anna

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Eating vegetarian while travelling in the Balkans isn’t as hard as it may seem. Although much of the food in Bosnia + Herzegovina is meat focused, for the town of Mostar there were some great (+ not so great) options to eat vegetarian. I’m sharing 10 restaurant suggestions in this video with prices included to help eliminate decision fatigue while you’re exploring the gorgeous town of Mostar! Bon appetite!

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Are you dreaming of travelling more?

I help people make their travel dreams a reality as "Your Travel Friend"

Hey, I'm Anna, a Canadian Travel Content Creator who has been solo travelling for almost three years mainly in Europe. I'm passionate about solo travel, experiencing local culture, creating affordable trips, being a digital nomad + helping others do the same for a short or long-term.

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