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Are you dreaming of travelling more?

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Published 6 days agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

Reader,

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Spring is here in Canada.

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I think.

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I hope.

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We're fluctuating between 12℃, full sun, what feels like patio season for us coming out of winter with the looming weather report of more snow on the way πŸ˜” April is a teaser month, making me re-think about spending winters in Canada + how many of my long-term travel + digital nomad friends are flocking to Southeast Asia (places like Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Lombok) or South America.

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I really should have warmed up at Carnival in Brazil this year πŸ’ƒπŸΌ

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That being said I'm making the most of it. Without a ton of travel the last few months, I've had time to establish a longer routine + really dig into how to make the most of a city when it doesn't have the travel spice you're used to. I've teamed up with a freelancer buddy, πŸ“Έ Poppy, to create a routine of work sessions. The public library seems to be our jam to find focus spaces.

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Some projects I'm working on

  • launching first piece of merch to the shop
  • building my Europe map lists​
  • enhancing the blog with new material
  • planning a short instructional video for my free packing list​
  • exploring the idea of a pop-up coliving in October in the Balkans
  • closing the doors to the YTF community soon
  • brainstorming launching a podcast

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Just a few things on the list πŸ€ͺ I felt it was about time I share a bit of what's going on behind the scenes over here!

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Hit reply + let me know what project you're working on right now whether personal or professional, I'd love to help hold you accountable Reader.

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Ciao for now,

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Anna

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